Number theory: a very short introduction

By:

Wilson, Robin

Publication details: Oxford University Press, 2020. Oxford:Description: 156 p. : ill. ; pb, 18 cmISBN:

9780198798095

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

512.7 WIL

Summary: Number theory is the branch of mathematics that is primarily concerned with the counting numbers, and, in particular, the prime numbers. It has become of great practical importance cryptography, where it informs the security of your credit card and other intelligence information. Here, Robin Wilson introduces the main areas of number theory, ancient and modern. Drawing on the work of many of the greatest mathematicians of the past, such as Euclid, Fermat, Euler, and Gauss, he situates some of the most interesting and creative problems in the area in their historical context.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Number theory is the branch of mathematics that is primarily concerned with the counting numbers, and, in particular, the prime numbers. It has become of great practical importance cryptography, where it informs the security of your credit card and other intelligence information. Here, Robin Wilson introduces the main areas of number theory, ancient and modern. Drawing on the work of many of the greatest mathematicians of the past, such as Euclid, Fermat, Euler, and Gauss, he situates some of the most interesting and creative problems in the area in their historical context.

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