Binary Quadratic Forms: An Algorithmic Approach

by Johannes Buchmann and Ulrich Vollmer

Book Overview

The book deals with algorithmic problems related to binary quadratic forms. It uniquely focuses on the algorithmic aspects of the theory. The book introduces the reader to important areas of number theory such as diophantine equations, reduction theory of quadratic forms, geometry of numbers and algebraic number theory. The book explains applications to cryptography and requires only basic mathematical knowledge. The author is a world leader in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642079717
• ISBN13: 9783642079719
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"