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Number theory : an introduction via the distribution of primes

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Boston Birkhauser 2007Description: xiii, 342pISBN:
  • 9780817644727 (PB)
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Contents:
1 Introduction And Historical Remarks 2 Basic Number Theory 3 The Infinitude of Primes 4 The Density of Primes 5 Primality Testing: An Overview 6 Primes and Algebraic Number Theory
Summary: This book provides an introduction and overview of number theory based on the distribution and properties of primes. This unique approach provides both a firm background in the standard material as well as an overview of the whole discipline. All the essential topics are covered: fundamental theorem of arithmetic, theory of congruences, quadratic reciprocity, arithmetic functions, and the distribution of primes.
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IMSc Library 511 FINE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 60122

Includes bibliography (p. 333-336) and refernces

1 Introduction And Historical Remarks
2 Basic Number Theory
3 The Infinitude of Primes
4 The Density of Primes
5 Primality Testing: An Overview
6 Primes and Algebraic Number Theory

This book provides an introduction and overview of number theory based on the distribution and properties of primes. This unique approach provides both a firm background in the standard material as well as an overview of the whole discipline. All the essential topics are covered: fundamental theorem of arithmetic, theory of congruences, quadratic reciprocity, arithmetic functions, and the distribution of primes.

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