This introduction to algebraic number theory via the famous problem
of "Fermats Last Theorem" follows its historical development,
beginning with the work of Fermat and ending with Kummers theory of
"ideal" factorization. The more elementary topics, such as Eulers
proof of the impossibilty of x+y=z, are treated in an uncomplicated
way, and new concepts and techniques are introduced only after
having been motivated by specific problems. The book also covers in
detail the application of Kummers theory to quadratic integers and
relates this to Gauss'theory of binary quadratic forms, an
interesting and important connection that is not explored in any
other book.
General
| Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag New York
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Graduate Texts in Mathematics, 50 |
| Release date: |
February 1996 |
| First published: |
1977 |
| Authors: |
Harold M. Edwards
|
| Dimensions: |
235 x 155 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
407 |
| Edition: |
1st ed. 1977. Corr. printing 1996 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-387-90230-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Mathematics >
Number theory >
General
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| LSN: |
0-387-90230-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780387902302 |
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