The Geometry of Numbers (Anneli Lax New Mathematical Library, Series Number 41)

Olds, C. D.; Lax, Anneli; Davidoff, Giuliana P.

ISBN 10: 0883856433 / ISBN 13: 9780883856437

Published by The Mathematical Association of America, 2001

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.K4P7

Synopsis:

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.

Book Description: This is a self-contained introduction to the geometry of numbers. The authors gradually leads up to the theorems of Minkowski and others who succeeded him, and demonstrates how this powerful approach gives insight in a wide range of problems.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Geometry of Numbers (Anneli Lax New ...
Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good