The Theory of Algebraic Numbers (Dover Books on Mathema 1.4tics) - Softcover

Pollard, Harry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486404544 ISBN 13: 9780486404547

Publisher: Dover Publications Inc., 2008

Synopsis

Excellent intro to basics of algebraic number theory. Gausian primes; polynomials over a field; algebraic number fields; algebraic integers and integral bases; uses of arithmetic in algebraic number fields; the fundamental theorem of ideal theory and its consequences; ideal classes and class numbers; Fermat conjecture. 1975 edition.

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Synopsis:

A brief introduction for undergraduate students and teachers, presenting detailed proofs and explanations of the elementary components of classical algebraic number theory. Begins with divisibility and Gaussian primes, and proceeds to ideal classes and class numbers and the Fermat conjecture. A slightly revised and totally unexpurgated edition of t

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0486404544
• ISBN 13: 9780486404547
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 192