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The Geometry of Numbers Anneli Lax New Mathematical Library Series Number 41
by [Olds, C. D., Lax, Anneli, Davidoff, Giuliana P.]
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This is a self-contained introduction to the geometry of numbers, beginning with easily understood questions about lattice points on lines, circles and inside simple polygons in the plane. A minimum of mathematical expertise is required beyond an acquaintance with elementary geometry. The authors gradually lead up to the theorems of Minkowski and others who succeeded him. On the way the reader will see how this powerful approach gives improved approximations to irrational numbers by rationals, simplifies arguments on ways of representing integers as sums of squares, and provides a natural tool for attacking problems involving dense packings of spheres.
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- The Mathematical Associat Brand
- Feb 22, 2001 Pub Date:
- 9780883856437 ISBN-13:
- 0883856433 ISBN-10:
- 192.0 pages Paperback
- English Language
- 8.75 in * 0.5 in * 5.75 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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