Number Theory in the Spirit of Liouville, 9781107002531
Hardcover
Unlock number theory’s secrets with Liouville’s method, connecting past and present.

Number Theory in the Spirit of Liouville

$352.14

  • Hardcover

    287 pages

  • Release Date

    21 October 2010

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Summary

Liouville’s Legacy: A Journey Through Elementary Number Theory

Joseph Liouville, a towering figure of 19th-century mathematics, gifted the field of elementary number theory with a revolutionary method. This book offers an accessible introduction to Liouville’s approach, elucidating its principles with clarity and precision.

Explore a wealth of applications, including:

  • Sums of squares
  • Sums of triangular numbers
  • Recurrence relations for divisor …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781107002531
ISBN-10:1107002532
Series:London Mathematical Society Student Texts
Author:Kenneth S. Williams
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Imprint:Cambridge University Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:287
Release Date:21 October 2010
Weight:540g
Dimensions:23mm x 152mm x 229mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘This is the only book in English entirely devoted to the subject and is thus an extremely valuable resource for both students and researchers alike.’ Mathematical Reviews

‘This is the only book in English entirely devoted to the subject and is thus an extremely valuable resource for both students and researchers alike.’ Mathematical Reviews “… a fascinating exploration and reexamination of both Liouville’s identities and “elementary” methods, providing revealing connections to modern techniques and proofs. Overall, the work contributes significantly to both number theory and the history of mathematics.” J. Johnson, Choice Magazine

About The Author

Kenneth S. Williams

Kenneth S. Williams is currently Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Research Professor of Mathematics at Carleton University, Ottawa.

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