An Introduction to Diophantine Equations
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- Book ID
- 127444359
- Publisher
- Gil Publishing
- Year
- 2002
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 9 MB
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
- Category
- Library
- ISBN-13
- 9789739238885
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β¦ Synopsis
This problem-solving book is an introduction to the study of Diophantine equations, a class of equations in which only integer solutions are allowed. The material is organized in two parts: Part I introduces the reader to elementary methods necessary in solving Diophantine equations, such as the decomposition method, inequalities, the parametric method, modular arithmetic, mathematical induction, Fermat's method of infinite descent, and the method of quadratic fields; Part II contains complete solutions to all exercises in Part I. The presentation features some classical Diophantine equations, including linear, Pythagorean, and some higher degree equations, as well as exponential Diophantine equations. Many of the selected exercises and problems are original or are presented with original solutions. An Introduction to Diophantine Equations: A Problem-Based Approach is intended for undergraduates, advanced high school students and teachers, mathematical contest participants β including Olympiad and Putnam competitors β as well as readers interested in essential mathematics. The work uniquely presents unconventional and non-routine examples, ideas, and techniques.
π SIMILAR VOLUMES
The central theme of this book is the solution of Diophantine equations, i.e., equations or systems of polynomial equations which must be solved in integers, rational numbers or more generally in algebraic numbers. This theme, in particular, is the central motivation for the modern theory of arithme
## N4 sider this problem and various extensions. This well-written book serves as a good foundation to the topic of symbolic integration. A second volume on the integration of algebraic functions will appear. Highly recommendable.