Paulo Ribenboim
Springer New York
1e druk, 2000
9780387985084
Fermat’s Last Theorem for Amateurs
Specificaties
Gebonden, 408 blz.
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Engels
Springer New York |
1e druk, 2000
ISBN13: 9780387985084
Rubricering
Levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Gratis verzonden
Samenvatting
In 1995, Andrew Wiles completed a proof of Fermat's Last Theorem. Although this was certainly a great mathematical feat, one shouldn't dismiss earlier attempts made by mathematicians and clever amateurs to solve the problem. In this book, aimed at amateurs curious about the history of the subject, the author restricts his attention exclusively to elementary methods that have produced rich results.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780387985084
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:408
Uitgever:Springer New York
Druk:1
Inhoudsopgave
The Problem.- Special Cases.- 4 Interludes.- Algebraic Restrictions on Hypothetical Solutions.- Germain’s Theorem.- Interludes 5 and 6.- Arithmetic Restrictions on Hypothetical Solutions and on the Exponent.- Interludes 7 and 8.- Reformulations, Consequences, and Criteria.- Interludes 9 and 10.- The Local and Modular Fermat Problem.- Epilogue.