p-Adic Methods and Their Applications (Oxford Science Publications)

. Ed(s): Baker, Andrew J.; Plymen, Roger J.

ISBN 10: 0198535945 / ISBN 13: 9780198535942

Published by Clarendon Press, 1992

About this Item

The p-adic numbers and more generally local fields have become increasingly important in a range of mathematical disciplines, and are now seen as essential tools in many areas of mathematics, including number theory, algebraic geometry, group representation theory and algebraic topology. Editor(s): Baker, Andrew J.; Plymen, Roger J. Num Pages: 206 pages, 3 line figures. BIC Classification: PBG; PBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 468. . 1992. Illustrated. hardcover. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: p-Adic Methods and Their Applications (Oxford Science Publications)
• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198535945
• ISBN 13: 9780198535942
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The p-adic numbers and more generally local fields have become increasingly important in a wide range of mathematical disciplines. They are now seen as essential tools in many areas, including number theory, algebraic geometry, group representation theory, the modern theory of automorphic forms, and algebraic topology. A number of texts have recently become available which provide good general introductions to p-adic numbers and p-adic analysis. However, there is at present a gap between such books and the sophisticated applications in the research literature. The aim of this book is to bridge this gulf by providing a collection of intermediate level articles on various applications of p-adic techniques throughout mathematics. The chapters will be especially useful for graduate students beginning research in these areas, and the contributors have been encouraged to write at a level suitable for this purpose.

About the Author

Andrew J. Baker is at University of Manchester. Roger J. Plymen is at University of Manchester.