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Grassmann geometric calculus, invariant theory and superalgebras

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The idea of exploring and developing the deep connections between the theory of Cayley-Grassmann algebras and the invariant theory of skew-symmetric tensors was a recurrent theme of Rota’s mathematical work.

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Brini, A., Regonati, F., Teolis, A.G.B. (2001). Grassmann geometric calculus, invariant theory and superalgebras. In: Crapo, H., Senato, D. (eds) Algebraic Combinatorics and Computer Science. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2107-5_9

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