Positive Polynomials - From Hilbert's 17th Problem to Real Algebra (Hardcover, 2001 ed.)

Positivity is one of the most basic mathematical concepts. In many areas of mathematics (like analysis, real algebraic geometry, functional analysis, etc.) it shows up as positivity of a polynomial on a certain subset of R^n which itself is often given by polynomial inequalities. The main objective of the book is to give useful characterizations of such polynomials. It takes as starting point Hilbert's 17th Problem from 1900 and explains how E. Artin's solution of that problem eventually led to the development of real algebra towards the end of the 20th century. Beyond basic knowledge in algebra, only valuation theory as explained in the appendix is needed. Thus the monograph can also serve as the basis for a 2-semester course in real algebra.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Springer Monographs in Mathematics
Release date:	April 2001
First published:	2001
Authors:	Alexander Prestel • Charles Delzell
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	268
Edition:	2001 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-540-41215-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Algebra > General
LSN:	3-540-41215-8
Barcode:	9783540412151

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