Algebraic number theory

"The second edition of this popular book features coverage of L-functions and function fields to provide a more modern view of the field. This edition also introduces class groups for both binary and quadratic forms, making it much easier to prove the finiteness of the class number of both grou...

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Main Author: Mollin, Richard A. , 1947- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, Florida : Chapman and Hall/CRC Press , 2011
Edition:2nd ed
Series:CRC Press series on discrete mathematics and its applications
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Summary:"The second edition of this popular book features coverage of L-functions and function fields to provide a more modern view of the field. This edition also introduces class groups for both binary and quadratic forms, making it much easier to prove the finiteness of the class number of both groups via an isomorphism. In addition, the text provides new results on the relationship between quadratic residue symbols and fundamental units of real quadratic fields in conjunction with prime representation. Along with reorganizing and shortening chapters for an easier presentation of material, the author includes updated problem sets and additional examples"-- Provided by publisher
Physical Description:xvi, 426 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 359-363) and index
ISBN:1439845980 (hardback : alk. paper)
9781439845981 (hardback : alk. paper)