Number Theory: An Introduction via the Density of Primes - Hardcover

Fine, Benjamin; Rosenberger, Gerhard

 
9783319438733: Number Theory: An Introduction via the Density of Primes
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 3319438735 ISBN 13: 9783319438733
Verlag: Birkhäuser, 2016

Inhaltsangabe

Now in its second edition, this textbook provides an introduction and overview of number theory based on the density and properties of the prime numbers. This unique approach offers both a firm background in the standard material of number theory, as well as an overview of the entire discipline. All of the essential topics are covered, such as the fundamental theorem of arithmetic, theory of congruences, quadratic reciprocity, arithmetic functions, and the distribution of primes. New in this edition are coverage of p-adic numbers, Hensel's lemma, multiple zeta-values, and elliptic curve methods in primality testing.

Key topics and features include:
  • A solid introduction to analytic number theory, including full proofs of Dirichlet's Theorem and the Prime Number Theorem
  • Concise treatment of algebraic number theory, including a complete presentation of primes, prime factorizations in algebraic number fields, and unique factorization of ideals
  • Discussion of the AKS algorithm, which shows that primality testing is one of polynomial time, a topic not usually included in such texts
  • Many interesting ancillary topics, such as primality testing and cryptography, Fermat and Mersenne numbers, and Carmichael numbers
The user-friendly style, historical context, and wide range of exercises that range from simple to quite difficult (with solutions and hints provided for select exercises) make Number Theory: An Introduction via the Density of Primes ideal for both self-study and classroom use. Intended for upper level undergraduates and beginning graduates, the only prerequisites are a basic knowledge of calculus, multivariable calculus, and some linear algebra. All necessary concepts from abstract algebra and complex analysis are introduced where needed.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Benjamin Fine, PhD, is Professor of Mathematics at Fairfield University, CT, USA.

Gerhard Rosenberger, PhD, is Professor (retired) at Dortmund University of Technology, Germany.

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Now in its second edition, this textbook provides an introduction and overview of number theory based on the density and properties of the prime numbers. This unique approach offers both a firm background in the standard material of number theory, as well as an overview of the entire discipline. All of the essential topics are covered, such as the fundamental theorem of arithmetic, theory of congruences, quadratic reciprocity, arithmetic functions, and the distribution of primes. New in this edition are coverage of p-adic numbers, Hensel's lemma, multiple zeta-values, and elliptic curve methods in primality testing.

Key topics and features include:
  • A solid introduction to analytic number theory, including full proofs of Dirichlet's Theorem and the Prime Number Theorem
  • Concise treatment of algebraic number theory, including a complete presentation of primes, prime factorizations in algebraic number fields, and unique factorization of ideals
  • Discussion of the AKS algorithm, which shows that primality testing is one of polynomial time, a topic not usually included in such texts
  • Many interesting ancillary topics, such as primality testing and cryptography, Fermat and Mersenne numbers, and Carmichael numbers
The user-friendly style, historical context, and wide range of exercises that range from simple to quite difficult (with solutions and hints provided for select exercises) make Number Theory: An Introduction via the Density of Primes ideal for both self-study and classroom use. Intended for upper level undergraduates and beginning graduates, the only prerequisites are a basic knowledge of calculus, multivariable calculus, and some linear algebra. All necessary concepts from abstract algebra and complex analysis are introduced where needed.

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Verlag
Birkhäuser
Erscheinungsdatum
2016
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
3319438735
ISBN 13 
9783319438733
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Auflage
2
Anzahl der Seiten
426
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