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Number theory and its history

A prominent mathematician presents the principal ideas and methods of number theory within a historical and cultural framework. Oystein Ore's fascinating, accessible treatment requires only a basic knowledge of algebra. Topics include prime numbers, the Aliquot parts, linear indeterminate probl...

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Autor principal: Ore, Oystein
Lenguaje:eng
Publicado: Dover Publ. 1988
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Acceso en línea:http://cds.cern.ch/record/1545749
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description A prominent mathematician presents the principal ideas and methods of number theory within a historical and cultural framework. Oystein Ore's fascinating, accessible treatment requires only a basic knowledge of algebra. Topics include prime numbers, the Aliquot parts, linear indeterminate problems, congruences, Euler's theorem, classical construction problems, and many other subjects.
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spelling cern-15457492021-04-21T22:42:31Zhttp://cds.cern.ch/record/1545749engOre, OysteinNumber theory and its historyMathematical Physics and MathematicsA prominent mathematician presents the principal ideas and methods of number theory within a historical and cultural framework. Oystein Ore's fascinating, accessible treatment requires only a basic knowledge of algebra. Topics include prime numbers, the Aliquot parts, linear indeterminate problems, congruences, Euler's theorem, classical construction problems, and many other subjects.Unusually clear, accessible introduction covers counting, properties of numbers, prime numbers, Aliquot parts, Diophantine problems, congruences, much more. Bibliography.Dover Publ.oai:cds.cern.ch:15457491988
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