London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series: Series Number 217: Quadratic Forms with Applications to Algebraic Geometry and Topology

Albrecht Pfister

ISBN 10: 0521467551 / ISBN 13: 9780521467551

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1995

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A gem of a book bringing together 30 years worth of results that are certain to interest anyone whose research touches on quadratic forms. Series Editor(s): Hitchin, N. J. Series: London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series. Num Pages: 188 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBF; PBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 280. . 2008. Paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series: Series Number 217: Quadratic Forms with Applications to Algebraic Geometry and Topology
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521467551
• ISBN 13: 9780521467551
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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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.

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.