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Algebraic Curves Over a Finite Field
J. W. P. Hirschfeld
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Description for Algebraic Curves Over a Finite Field
Hardback. Presents an introduction to the theory of algebraic curves over a finite field, a subject that has applications in areas such as finite geometry, number theory, error-correcting codes, and cryptology. This book emphasizes the algebraic geometry rather than the function field approach to algebraic curves. Series: Princeton Series in Applied Mathematics. Num Pages: 744 pages, 7 line illus. 16 tables. BIC Classification: PBMW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 163 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1208.
This book provides an accessible and self-contained introduction to the theory of algebraic curves over a finite field, a subject that has been of fundamental importance to mathematics for many years and that has essential applications in areas such as finite geometry, number theory, error-correcting codes, and cryptology. Unlike other books, this one emphasizes the algebraic geometry rather than the function field approach to algebraic curves. The authors begin by developing the general theory of curves over any field, highlighting peculiarities occurring for positive characteristic and requiring of the reader only basic knowledge of algebra and geometry. The special properties ... Read more
This book provides an accessible and self-contained introduction to the theory of algebraic curves over a finite field, a subject that has been of fundamental importance to mathematics for many years and that has essential applications in areas such as finite geometry, number theory, error-correcting codes, and cryptology. Unlike other books, this one emphasizes the algebraic geometry rather than the function field approach to algebraic curves. The authors begin by developing the general theory of curves over any field, highlighting peculiarities occurring for positive characteristic and requiring of the reader only basic knowledge of algebra and geometry. The special properties ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
720
Condition
New
Series
Princeton Series in Applied Mathematics
Number of Pages
744
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691096797
SKU
V9780691096797
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About J. W. P. Hirschfeld
J.W.P. Hirschfeld is professor emeritus of mathematics at the University of Sussex. His books include "Projective Geometries over Finite Fields". G. Korchmaros is professor of mathematics at the University of Basilicata in Italy. F. Torres is professor of mathematics at the University of Campinas in Brazil.
Reviews for Algebraic Curves Over a Finite Field
"This book is well-written and I greatly enjoyed reading it. The wealth of information and examples in this book give the reader a firm foundation and develop an intuition for the subject. The authors have used it as a textbook for a two-year course, and it would be a fine introduction to any advanced undergraduate or graduate student wanting to ... Read more