Paulo Ribenboim treats numbers as personal friends in this collection of expository essays. Topics include prime numbers, Fibonacci numbers (and the Arctic Ocean!), the classical work of Gauss on binary quadratic form, Euler's famous prime producing polynomials, powers, irrational and transcendental numbers. The essays are written in a light language without secrets and are thoroughly accessible to everyone with an interest in numbers. Other books by the author are "The New Book of Prime Number Records" "The Little Book of Big Primes" which have enjoyed a considerable success, and the recent "Fermat's Last Theorem for Amateurs" (1999).
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"...the author is extremely knowledgeable in his subjects and the reader can profit from the wealth of material contained in this book. Therefore this book is a welcome reference for anyone interested both in trivia and in serious background material about popular topics in elementary number theory."
This selection of expository essays by Paulo Ribenboim should be of interest to mathematicians from all walks. Ribenboim, a highly praised author of several popular titles, writes each essay in a light and humorous language without secrets, making them thoroughly accessible to everyone with an interest in numbers. This new collection includes essays on Fibonacci numbers, prime numbers, Bernoulli numbers, and historical presentations of the main problems pertaining to elementary number theory, such as Kummers work on Fermat's last theorem.
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Softcover. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. First Edition (?); First Impression. Some handling wear e. G scuffs to spine and some minor markings on top and front of book block. ; A lively and engaging collection of lectures that brings the beauty and fascination of number theory to a broad audience. Blending humour, historical anecdotes, and mathematical insight, Ribenboim explores prime numbers, famous theorems, and unsolved problems with infectious enthusiasm. Perfect for enthusiasts and curious readers alike. ; 16x23.5x2cm; ix,375 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: LCB63948
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