Number Fields
MATH 129
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Description
This course is an introduction to algebraic number theory. Topics will include unique factorization in rings of integers, finiteness of the class group and the Dirichlet unit theorem. There will also be applications of these results to solve Diophantine equations. We will also study p-adic fields, and if time permits, adeles.
Recommended Prep
Knowledge of the material in Mathematics 123.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Mathematics
Course Component
Lecture
Subject
Mathematics
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
Course Requirements
Prerequisite: Mathematics 123
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
