164 Pages
by
Chapman & Hall
164 Pages
by
Chapman & Hall
164 Pages
by
Chapman & Hall
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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... Read more
Introduction. What is Number Theory?
- Divisibility
- Congruences and Modular Arithmetic
- Cryptography: An Introduction
- Perfect Numbers
- Primitive Roots
- Quadratic Reciprocity
- Arithmetic Beyond the Integers
Biography
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.
