Quadratic Forms with Applications to Algebraic Geometry and Topology (London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series, Series Number 217) (Volume 0) - Softcover

Book 196 of 387: London Mathematical Society Lecture Notes

Pfister, Albrecht

 
9780521467551: Quadratic Forms with Applications to Algebraic Geometry and Topology (London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series, Series Number 217) (Volume 0)

Synopsis

This volume discusses results about quadratic forms that give rise to interconnections among number theory, algebra, algebraic geometry, and topology. The author deals with various topics including Hilbert's 17th problem, the Tsen-Lang theory of quasi-algebraically closed fields, the level of topological spaces, and systems of quadratic forms over arbitrary fields. Whenever possible, proofs are short and elegant, and the author has made this book as self-contained as possible. This book brings together thirty years' worth of results certain to interest anyone whose research touches on quadratic forms.

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Book Description

Bringing together thirty years' worth of results about quadratic forms, the topics in this collection include Hilbert's 17th problem, the Tsen-Lang theory of quasi-algebraically closed fields, the level of topological spaces, and systems of quadratic forms over arbitrary fields.

Review

'A very readable complement to the standard treatments.' Mathematica

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