Joseph H. Silverman, John T. Tate

Rational Points on Elliptic Curves (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

The theory of elliptic curves involves a pleasing blend of algebra, geometry, analysis, and number theory. This volume stresses this interplay as it develops the basic theory, thereby providing an opportunity for advanced undergraduates to appreciate the unity of modern mathematics. At the same time, every effort has been made to use only methods and results commonly included in the undergraduate curriculum. This accessibility, the informal writing style, and a wealth of exercises make Rational Points on Elliptic Curves an ideal introduction for students at all levels who are interested in learning about Diophantine equations and arithmetic geometry.Most concretely, an elliptic curve is the set of zeroes of a cubic polynomial in two variables. If the polynomial has rational coefficients, then one can ask for a description of those zeroes whose coordinates are either integers or rational numbers. It is this number theoretic question that is the main subject of Rational Points on Elliptic Curves. Topics covered include the geometry and group structure of elliptic curves, the Nagell–Lutz theorem describing points of finite order, the Mordell–Weil theorem on the finite generation of the group of rational points, the Thue–Siegel theorem on the finiteness of the set of integer points, theorems on counting points with coordinates in finite fields, Lenstra's elliptic curve factorization algorithm, and a discussion of complex multiplication and the Galois representations associated to torsion points. Additional topics new to the second edition include an introduction to elliptic curve cryptography and a brief discussion of the stunning proof of Fermat's Last Theorem by Wiles et al. via the use of elliptic curves.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer / Springer International Publishing
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Juni 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783319185880
• Artikelnr.: 43796045

Autorenporträt

Joseph H. Silverman is Professor of Mathematics at Brown University. He is the author of over 100 research articles and numerous books on elliptic curves, diophantine geometry, cryptography, and arithmetic dynamical systems.John T. Tate is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at The University of Texas at Austin and at Harvard University. For his seminal contributions to number theory, he was awarded the 2010 Abel Prize.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction.- Geometry and Arithmetic.- Points of Finite Order.- The Group of Rational Points.- Cubic Curves over Finite Fields.- Integer Points on Cubic Curves.- Complex Multiplication.

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I Geometry and Arithmetic.- II Points of Finite Order.- III The Group of Rational Points.- IV Cubic Curves over Finite Fields.- V Integer Points on Cubic Curves.- VI Complex Multiplication.- Appendix A Projective Geometry.- 1. Homogeneous Coordinates and the Projective Plane.- 2. Curves in the Projective Plane.- 3. Intersections of Projective Curves.- 4. Intersection Multiplicities and a Proof of Bezout's Theorem.- Exercises.- List of Notation.

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"The authors' goal has been to write a textbook in a technically difficult field which is accessible to the average undergraduate mathematics major, and it seems that they have succeeded admirably..."--MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS

From the reviews: "The authors' goal has been to write a textbook in a technically difficult field which is accessible to the average undergraduate mathematics major, and it seems that they have succeeded admirably..."--MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS "This is a very leisurely introduction to the theory of elliptic curves, concentrating on an algebraic and number-theoretic viewpoint. It is pitched at an undergraduate level and simplifies the work by proving the main theorems with additional hypotheses or by only proving special cases. ... The examples really pull together the material and make it clear. ... a great book for a first introduction to the subject of elliptic curves. ... very clearly written and you will understand a lot when you are done." (Allen Stenger, The Mathematical Association of America, August, 2008)