A Brief Guide to Algebraic Number Theory

Erscheinungsjahr 2011
ISBN: 978-0-521-00423-7
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, Band 50, 160 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 242 g

Reihe: London Mathematical Society Student Texts

This is an account of Algebraic Number Theory, a field which has grown to touch many other areas of pure mathematics. It is written primarily for beginning graduate students in pure mathematics, and encompasses everything that most such students are likely to need; others who need the material will also find it accessible. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, but a firm basis in the theory of field extensions at an undergraduate level is required, and an appendix covers other prerequisites. The book covers the two basic methods of approaching Algebraic Number Theory, using ideals and valuations, and includes material on the most usual kinds of algebraic number field, the functional equation of the zeta function and a substantial digression on the classical approach to Fermat's Last Theorem, as well as a comprehensive account of class field theory. Many exercises and an annotated reading list are also included.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Swinnerton-Dyer, H. P. F.

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Algebra Zahlentheorie
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Algebra Homologische Algebra

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; 1. Numbers and ideals; 2. Valuations; 3. Special fields; 4. Analytic methods; 5. Class field theory; Appendix; Exercises; Suggested further reading.