
Introduction to Number Theory
Mark Hunacek(Author)
Chapman & Hall/CRC (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 24. March 2023
Book
Hardback
148 pages
978-1-032-33205-5 (ISBN)
Description
Introduction to Number Theory covers the essential content of an introductory number theory course including divisibility and prime factorization, congruences, and quadratic reciprocity. The instructor may also choose from a collection of additional topics.
Aligning with the trend toward smaller, essential texts in mathematics, the author strives for clarity of exposition. Proof techniques and proofs are presented slowly and clearly.
The book employs a versatile approach to the use of algebraic ideas. Instructors who wish to put this material into a broader context may do so, though the author introduces these concepts in a non-essential way.
A final chapter discusses algebraic systems (like the Gaussian integers) presuming no previous exposure to abstract algebra. Studying general systems helps students to realize unique factorization into primes is a more subtle idea than may at first appear; students will find this chapter interesting, fun and quite accessible.
Applications of number theory include several sections on cryptography and other applications to further interest instructors and students alike.
Aligning with the trend toward smaller, essential texts in mathematics, the author strives for clarity of exposition. Proof techniques and proofs are presented slowly and clearly.
The book employs a versatile approach to the use of algebraic ideas. Instructors who wish to put this material into a broader context may do so, though the author introduces these concepts in a non-essential way.
A final chapter discusses algebraic systems (like the Gaussian integers) presuming no previous exposure to abstract algebra. Studying general systems helps students to realize unique factorization into primes is a more subtle idea than may at first appear; students will find this chapter interesting, fun and quite accessible.
Applications of number theory include several sections on cryptography and other applications to further interest instructors and students alike.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Undergraduate Advanced
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
420 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-33205-5 (9781032332055)
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Person
Mark Hunacek has advanced degrees in both mathematics (Ph.D., Rutgers University) and law (J.D., Drake University Law School). He is now a Teaching Professor Emeritus at Iowa State University, and before entering academia he was an Assistant Attorney General for the state of Iowa.
Content
Introduction. What is Number Theory? 1. Divisibility. 2. Congruences and Modular Arithmetic. 3. Cryptography: An Introduction. 4. Perfect Numbers. 5. Perfect Roots. 6. Quadratic Reciprocity. 7. Arithmetic Beyond Integers.