<i>A Course in Computational Number Theory</i> uses the computer as a tool for motivation and explanation. The book is designed for the reader to quickly access a computer and begin doing personal experiments with the patterns of the integers. It presents and explains many of the fastest algorithms for working with integers. Traditional topics are covered, but the text also explores factoring algorithms, primality testing, the RSA public-key cryptosystem, and unusual applications such as check digit schemes and a computation of the energy that holds a salt crystal together. Advanced topics include continued fractions, Pell’s equation, and the Gaussian primes.

A Course in Computational Number Theory

Science & Math

Wagon, Stan

Bressoud, David

Mathematics

wiley

<p>(Key College Publishing) A textbook that is a one-semester introduction to number theory that uses the computer as a tool for motivation and explanation. Covers traditional topics and uses software to explore factoring algorithms, primality testing, the RSA public-key cryptosystem, and more. DLC: Number theory.</p>

A Course in Computational Number Theory (Textbooks in Mathematical Sciences)

Computers & Technology

Programming

Key College

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