Mathematics: Number Theory

Utbildningsfakta

Kod: MATC35

<p>The course gives an introduction to classic number theory of importance for further studies in number theory as well as in other areas such as encryption systems.</p><p>The course treats multiplicative number theoretic functions, Möbius inversion formula, properties of Euler's totient function, primitive roots and indices, quadratic residues, the Legendre symbol and its properties, the quadratic reciprocity theorem, representations of integers as sums of squares, number theoretic properties of the Fibonacci sequence, continued fractions, Diophantine approximation.</p>

Behörighet

For admission to the course, English 6 is required as well as at least 60 credits in mathematics.

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• Mathematics: Number Theory

  Lund University

  Startdatum: 2 november 2026

  Slutdatum: 17 januari 2027

  Studietakt: 50 %