Galois theory for beginners : a historical perspective / Jörg Bewersdorff ; translated by David Kramer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bewersdorff, Jörg, author.

Series:

Student mathematical library ; v. 35.

The Student Mathematical Library ; v. 35

Standardized Title:

Algebra für Einsteiger. English

Language:

English

German

Subjects (All):

Galois theory.

Polynomials.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 180 pages) : illustrations.

Other Title:

Student Mathematical Library.

Place of Publication:

Providence, R.I. : American Mathematical Society, [2006]

System Details:

text file

Contents:

Chapter 1. Cubic equations Chapter 2. Casus irreducibilis: The birth of the complex numbers Chapter 3. Biquadratic equations Chapter 4. Equations of degree $n$ and their properties Chapter 5. The search for additional solution formulas Chapter 6. Equations that can be reduced in degree Chapter 7. The construction of regular polygons Chapter 8. The solution of equations of the fifth degree Chapter 9. The Galois group of an equation Chapter 10. Algebraic structures and Galois theory

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Providence, Rhode Island : American Mathematical Society. 2012

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Bewersdorff, Jörg. Galois theory for beginners :

ISBN:

9781470421465

Access Restriction:

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