The higher arithmetic : an introduction to the theory of numbers
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The higher arithmetic : an introduction to the theory of numbers
Cambridge University Press, 2008
8th ed
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H. Davenport's The higher arithmetic
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Previous ed.: 1999
Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-236) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The theory of numbers is generally considered to be the 'purest' branch of pure mathematics and demands exactness of thought and exposition from its devotees. It is also one of the most highly active and engaging areas of mathematics. Now into its eighth edition The Higher Arithmetic introduces the concepts and theorems of number theory in a way that does not require the reader to have an in-depth knowledge of the theory of numbers but also touches upon matters of deep mathematical significance. Since earlier editions, additional material written by J. H. Davenport has been added, on topics such as Wiles' proof of Fermat's Last Theorem, computers and number theory, and primality testing. Written to be accessible to the general reader, with only high school mathematics as prerequisite, this classic book is also ideal for undergraduate courses on number theory, and covers all the necessary material clearly and succinctly.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Factorization and the primes
- 2. Congruences
- 3. Quadratic residues
- 4. Continued fractions
- 5. Sums of squares
- 6. Quadratic forms
- 7. Some Diophantine equations
- 8. Computers and number theory
- Exercises
- Hints
- Answers
- Bibliography
- Index
- Additional notes.
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