Conjectures in Arithmetic Algebraic Geometry - A Survey (Hardcover, Softcover Reprint Of The Original 1st Ed. 1992)

In this expository paper we sketch some interrelations between several famous conjectures in number theory and algebraic geometry that have intrigued mathematicians for a long period of time. Starting from Fermat's Last Theorem one is naturally led to intro duce L-functions, the main motivation being the calculation of class numbers. In particular, Kummer showed that the class numbers of cyclotomic fields playa decisive role in the corroboration of Fermat's Last Theorem for a large class of exponents. Before Kummer, Dirich let had already successfully applied his L-functions to the proof of the theorem on arithmetic progressions. Another prominent appearance of an L-function is Riemann's paper where the now famous Riemann Hypothesis was stated. In short, nineteenth century number theory showed that much, if not all, of number theory is reflected by proper ties of L-functions. Twentieth century number theory, class field theory and algebraic geometry only strengthen the nineteenth century number theorists's view. We just mention the work of E. Heeke, E. Artin, A. Weil and A. Grothendieck with his collaborators. Heeke generalized Dirichlet's L-functions to obtain results on the distribution of primes in number fields. Artin introduced his L-functions as a non-abelian generaliza tion of Dirichlet's L-functions with a generalization of class field the ory to non-abelian Galois extensions of number fields in mind. Weil introduced his zeta-function for varieties over finite fields in relation to a problem in number theory."

General

Imprint:	Friedrich Vieweg & Sohn Verlagsgesellschaft Mbh
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Aspects of Mathematics S., v.18
Release date:	1992
First published:	1992
Authors:	Wilfred W.J. Hulsbergen
Dimensions:	230 x 155 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	244
Edition:	Softcover Reprint Of The Original 1st Ed. 1992
ISBN-13:	978-3-528-06433-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Geometry > Algebraic geometry
LSN:	3-528-06433-1
Barcode:	9783528064334

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