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History of the Theory of Numbers, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint): Quadratic and Higher Forms - Couverture souple

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Dickson, Leonard Eugene

 
9781334214707: History of the Theory of Numbers, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint): Quadratic and Higher Forms

Synopsis

Explore the deep structure of binary quadratic forms and their number-theory connections. This authoritative volume surveys invariants, semi-invariants, and modular covariants, tracing how modern arithmetic tools illuminate classical problems in form classification and class numbers.

In this edition, readers encounter the development of genus theory, explicit formulas for class numbers, and the interplay between discriminants, primes, and modular relations. The text weaves together foundational theorems of Gauss, Dirichlet, Kronecker, and Lebesgue with later refinements, offering a detailed map of the landscape of binary quadratic forms and their higher‑order companions.




  • Clear explanations of invariants, semi-invariants, and covariants in modular settings.

  • Guided treatments of class numbers, discriminants, genera, and related arithmetic structures.

  • Connections to continued fractions, Dirichlet series, and modular forms within a historic framework.

  • Extensive references to foundational results and how they shape contemporary understanding.



Ideal for readers of advanced number theory, algebraic forms, or the history of arithmetic methods, this book serves as a rigorous bridge between classical results and modern perspectives.

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