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OverviewBeginning with a brief introduction to algorithms and diophantine equations, this volume aims to provide a coherent account of the methods used to find all the solutions to certain diophantine equations, particularly those procedures which have been developed for use on a computer. The study is divided into three parts, the emphasis throughout being on examining approaches with a wide range of applications. The first section considers basic techniques including local methods, sieving, descent arguments and the LLL algorithm. The second section explores problems which can be solved using Baker's theory of linear forms in logarithms. The final section looks at problems associated with curves, mainly focusing on rational and integral points on elliptic curves. Each chapter concludes with a useful set of exercises. A detailed bibliography is included. This book will appeal to graduate students and research workers, with a basic knowledge of number theory, who are interested in solving diophantine equations using computational methods. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nigel P. Smart (Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Bristol)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Volume: 41 ISBN: 9781107359994ISBN 10: 1107359996 Publication Date: 05 May 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; Part I. Basic Solution Techniques: 2. Local methods; 3. Applications of local methods to diophantine equations; 4. Ternary quadratic forms; 5. Computational diophantine approximation; 6. Applications of the LLL-algorithm; Part II. Methods Using Linear Forms in Logarithms: 7. Thue equations; 8. Thue–Mahler equations; 9. S-Unit equations; 10. Triangularly connected decomposable form equations; 11. Discriminant form equations; Part III. Integral and Rational Points on Curves: 12. Rational points on elliptic curves; 13. Integral points on elliptic curves; 14. Curves of genus greater than one; Appendices; References; Index.Reviews'... should certainly establish itself as a key reference for established researchers and a natural starting point for new PhD students in the area.' E. V. Flynn, Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society '... should certainly establish itself as a key reference for established researchers and a natural starting point for new PhD students in the area.' E. V. Flynn, Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society It is high time for such a book to appear...professional mathematicians and even experts in the subject will find it useful as well...Smart did a good job,and his book will efficiently serve as a textbook for beginners and as a reference source for the experts. Mathematical Reviews It is a real pleasure to read this book, mainly because the author gives many examples and many practical remarks concerning the effective solution of diophantine equations. ...this is a very attractive book, full of concrete information, which gives a very clear and lucid view of the current knowledge. Bulletin of the AMS Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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