Ian Stewart (UK University of Warwick), David Tall (UK University of Warwick)

Gebundenes Buch

Algebraic Number Theory and Fermat's Last Theorem

Beschreibung

This text introduces fundamental ideas of algebraic numbers and explores one of the most intriguing stories in the history of mathematics-the quest for a proof of Fermat's Last Theorem. The authors use this celebrated theorem to motivate a general study of the theory of algebraic numbers from a relatively concrete point of view. Along with several recent developments, this fourth edition provides up-to-date information on unique prime factorization for real quadratic number fields and presents Mih¿ilescu's proof of the Catalan conjecture.

Autor

Ian Stewart is an emeritus professor of mathematics at the University of Warwick and a fellow of the Royal Society. Dr. Stewart has been a recipient of many honors, including the Royal Society's Faraday Medal, the IMA Gold Medal, the AAAS Public Understanding of Science and Technology Award, and the LMS/IMA Zeeman Medal. He has published more than 180 scientific papers and numerous books, including several bestsellers co-authored with Terry Pratchett and Jack Cohen that combine fantasy with nonfiction. David Tall is an emeritus professor of mathematical thinking at the University of Warwick. Dr. Tall has published numerous mathematics textbooks and more than 200 papers on mathematics and mathematics education. His research interests include cognitive theory, algebra, visualization, mathematical thinking, and mathematics education.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc
• 4 ed
• Seitenzahl: 342
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Oktober 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 236mm x 154mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 608g
• ISBN-13: 9781498738392
• ISBN-10: 1498738397
• Artikelnr.: 43025610