Introduction

This chapter describes Magma functions for working with quadratic, bilinear

and sesqui-linear forms defined on vector spaces. The emphasis is on vector spaces defined over finite fields but in some instances the functions apply more widely. For quadratic forms defined on lattices see Chapter QUADRATIC FORMS. For the interpretation of reflexive forms as algebras with involution see Chapter ALGEBRAS WITH INVOLUTION. General references for this material are [Bou07], [Tay92].

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