Introduction to Number Theory

Anthony Vazzana, David Garth (Autoren)

Buch | Hardcover

426 Seiten

2015 | 2nd edition
Chapman & Hall/CRC (Verlag)
978-1-4987-1749-6 (ISBN)

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Introduction to Number Theory is a classroom-tested, student-friendly text that covers a diverse array of number theory topics, from the ancient Euclidean algorithm for finding the greatest common divisor of two integers to recent developments such as cryptography, the theory of elliptic curves, and the negative solution of Hilbert’s tenth problem. The authors illustrate the connections between number theory and other areas of mathematics, including algebra, analysis, and combinatorics. They also describe applications of number theory to real-world problems, such as congruences in the ISBN system, modular arithmetic and Euler’s theorem in RSA encryption, and quadratic residues in the construction of tournaments.

Ideal for a one- or two-semester undergraduate-level course, this Second Edition:

Features a more flexible structure that offers a greater range of options for course design
Adds new sections on the representations of integers and the Chinese remainder theorem
Expands exercise sets to encompass a wider variety of problems, many of which relate number theory to fields outside of mathematics (e.g., music)
Provides calculations for computational experimentation using SageMath, a free open-source mathematics software system, as well as Mathematica® and Maple™, online via a robust, author-maintained website
Includes a solutions manual with qualifying course adoption

By tackling both fundamental and advanced subjects—and using worked examples, numerous exercises, and popular software packages to ensure a practical understanding—Introduction to Number Theory, Second Edition instills a solid foundation of number theory knowledge.

Martin Erickson (1963-2013) received his Ph.D in mathematics in 1987 from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, studying with Thomas Frederick Storer. He joined the faculty in the Mathematics Department of Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri, USA, when he was twenty-four years old, and remained there for the rest of his life. Professor Erickson authored and coauthored several mathematics books, including the first edition of Introduction to Number Theory (CRC Press, 2007), Pearls of Discrete Mathematics (CRC Press, 2010), and A Student's Guide to the Study, Practice, and Tools of Modern Mathematics (CRC Press, 2010). Anthony Vazzana received his Ph.D in mathematics in 1998 from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA. He joined the faculty in the Mathematics Department of Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri, USA, in 1998. In 2000, he was awarded the Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching and was selected as the Educator of the Year. In 2002, he was named the Missouri Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. David Garth received his Ph.D in mathematics in 2000 from Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA. He joined the faculty in the Mathematics Department of Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri, USA, in 2000. In 2005, he was awarded the Golden Apple Award from Truman State University's Theta Kappa chapter of the Order of Omega. His areas of research include analytic and algebraic number theory, especially Pisot numbers and their generalizations, and Diophantine approximation.

Introduction. Divisibility. Greatest Common Divisor. Primes. Congruences. Special Congruences. Primitive Roots. Cryptography. Quadratic Residues. Applications of Quadratic Residues. Sums of Squares. Further Topics in Diophantine Equations. Continued Fractions. Continued Fraction Expansions of Quadratic Irrationals. Arithmetic Functions. Large Primes. Analytic Number Theory. Elliptic Curves.

Reihe/Serie	Textbooks in Mathematics
Zusatzinfo	8 Tables, black and white; 23 Illustrations, black and white
Sprache	englisch
Maße	156 x 234 mm
Gewicht	748 g
Themenwelt	Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Algebra
	Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Arithmetik / Zahlentheorie
	Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Graphentheorie
ISBN-10	1-4987-1749-7 / 1498717497
ISBN-13	978-1-4987-1749-6 / 9781498717496
Zustand	Neuware