Steps Into Analytic Number Theory: A Problem-Based Introduction 2021 Edition Contributor(s): Pollack, Paul (Author), Singha Roy, Akash (Author) |
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ISBN: 3030650766 ISBN-13: 9783030650766 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Number Theory - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Mathematics |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.7" W x 9.4" (0.90 lbs) 197 pages |
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Publisher Description: This problem book gathers together 15 problem sets on analytic number theory that can be profitably approached by anyone from advanced high school students to those pursuing graduate studies. It emerged from a 5-week course taught by the first author as part of the 2019 Ross/Asia Mathematics Program held from July 7 to August 9 in Zhenjiang, China. While it is recommended that the reader has a solid background in mathematical problem solving (as from training for mathematical contests), no possession of advanced subject-matter knowledge is assumed. Most of the solutions require nothing more than elementary number theory and a good grasp of calculus. Problems touch at key topics like the value-distribution of arithmetic functions, the distribution of prime numbers, the distribution of squares and nonsquares modulo a prime number, Dirichlet's theorem on primes in arithmetic progressions, and more. This book is suitable for any student with a special interest in developing problem-solving skills in analytic number theory. It will be an invaluable aid to lecturers and students as a supplementary text for introductory Analytic Number Theory courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. |