The Mysteries of Number Theory: Essential Notes for Beginners

In summary, the conversation is about a person who is providing notes from the Cambridge first year syllabus on number theory, particularly on diophantine equations. The notes were requested by someone else and the person providing them also includes a link to a website for further reading. They also discuss a technical issue with the link and mention that the conversation is taking place on Physics Forums.
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maverickmathematics
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For all those starting on number theory, here are some notes from the Cambridge first year syllabus.

They cover diaphatine equations etc.

Regards,

M
 
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maverickmathematics said:
For all those starting on number theory, here are some notes from the Cambridge first year syllabus.

They cover diaphatine equations etc.

Regards,

M
Your link doesn't work, it's the way you've wrote it or something, for other people here it is: http://www.dpmms.cam.ac.uk/~wtg10/mathsindex.html

Oh and thanks, looks interesting, I might give it a read.
 
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Ah!

cheers for writing it out - and the stuff is really good.

M
 
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A space after the equals sign was the culprit. Thanks for the link. PF has a link section in menu @ top of each page- you could also add it there.
 
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sorry - bit of a NOOB - what is pf?

-M
 
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PF = Physics Forums, the place you're at right now. :)

Welcome to PF!
 
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Yey! abbreviations! they're all greek to me !
 

Related to The Mysteries of Number Theory: Essential Notes for Beginners

1. What is number theory?

Number theory is a branch of mathematics that studies the properties and relationships of numbers, particularly integers. It deals with topics such as prime numbers, divisibility, and modular arithmetic.

2. Why is number theory important?

Number theory has many practical applications, such as in cryptography and computer science. It also helps us understand the patterns and structures within numbers, providing insights into the nature of mathematics itself.

3. What are some key concepts in number theory?

Some key concepts in number theory include prime numbers, divisibility, congruences, and Diophantine equations. These concepts are fundamental to understanding the properties of integers and their relationships.

4. How can number theory be applied in real life?

Number theory has practical applications in fields such as cryptography, computer science, and coding theory. It is also used in various areas of engineering, including signal processing and error-correcting codes.

5. What are some famous theorems in number theory?

Some famous theorems in number theory include the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, the Euclidean algorithm, Fermat's Last Theorem, and the Prime Number Theorem. These theorems have had a significant impact on the development of mathematics.

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