Essays in Classical Number Theory

Offering a comprehensive introduction to number theory, this is the ideal book both for those who want to learn the subject seriously and independently, or for those already working in number theory who want to deepen their expertise. Readers will be treated to a rich experience, developing the key theoretical ideas while explicitly solving arithmetic problems, with the historical background of analytic and algebraic number theory woven throughout. Topics include methods of solving binomial congruences, a clear account of the quantum factorization of integers, and methods of explicitly representing integers by quadratic forms over integers. In the later parts of the book, the author provides a thorough approach towards composition and genera of quadratic forms, as well as the essentials for detecting bounded gaps between prime numbers that occur infinitely often.

Author: Yoichi Motohashi
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 08/28/2025
Series: Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics #217
Pages: 702
Weight: 2.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9781009504553