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Prime Numbers and Their Distribution
Gerald Tenenbaum
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Description for Prime Numbers and Their Distribution
Paperback. We have been curious about numbers - and prime numbers - since antiquity. One notable direction this century in the study of primes has been the influx of ideas from probability. This book intends to provide insights into the prime numbers and to describe how a sequence so tautly determined can incorporate such a striking amount of randomness. Series: Student Mathematical Library. Num Pages: 120 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBH; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 150 x 216 x 7. Weight in Grams: 170.
We have been curious about numbers - and prime numbers - since antiquity. One notable new direction this century in the study of primes has been the influx of ideas from probability. The goal of this book is to provide insights into the prime numbers and to describe how a sequence so tautly determined can incorporate such a striking amount of randomness. There are two ways in which the book is exceptional. First, some familiar topics are covered with refreshing insight and/or from new points of view. Second, interesting recent developments and ideas are presented that shed new light on ... Read more
We have been curious about numbers - and prime numbers - since antiquity. One notable new direction this century in the study of primes has been the influx of ideas from probability. The goal of this book is to provide insights into the prime numbers and to describe how a sequence so tautly determined can incorporate such a striking amount of randomness. There are two ways in which the book is exceptional. First, some familiar topics are covered with refreshing insight and/or from new points of view. Second, interesting recent developments and ideas are presented that shed new light on ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
American Mathematical Society United States
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
Series
Student Mathematical Library
Place of Publication
Providence, United States
ISBN
9780821816479
SKU
V9780821816479
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Ref
99-1
Reviews for Prime Numbers and Their Distribution
A wealth of information ... the exposition and the translation are excellent. MAA Monthly A wonderful book ... marvelous. MAA Online