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Three Pearls of Number Theory
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These three puzzles involve the proof of a basic law governing the world of numbers known to be correct in all tested cases — the problem is to prove that the law is always correct. Includes van der Waerden's theorem on arithmetic progressions, the Landau-Schnirelmann hypothesis a...  read more
 


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Product Description:

These three puzzles involve the proof of a basic law governing the world of numbers known to be correct in all tested cases — the problem is to prove that the law is always correct. Includes van der Waerden's theorem on arithmetic progressions, the Landau-Schnirelmann hypothesis and Mann's theorem, and a solution to Waring's problem. Proofs and explanations of the answers included.

Product Details:

ISBN 10: 0486400263
ISBN 13: 9780486400266
Author/Editor: A. Y. Khinchin
Format: Book
Page Count: 64
Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 8 1/2
Publication date: July 2010
Table of Contents: Click here to view the Table of Contents

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