Number Theory What books or materials are needed to understand primitive roots?

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The discussion centers on seeking additional resources to understand primitive roots for primes and their existence, with a current reference to "Elementary Number Theory and Its Applications" by Kenneth H. Rosen. Participants suggest that many introductory number theory or algebra textbooks cover these topics, encouraging the individual to explore various books to find one that aligns with their learning style. The emphasis is on the availability of multiple resources rather than the necessity of finding a specific alternative.
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do you know any books, videos, or notes that can help me to understand these topics:
1-primitive roots for primes
2-the existence of primitive roots
I am using right now elementary number theory and its application by Kenneth H. Rosen to understand these topics, do you know another source that can help me?
 
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mathstudent1 said:
do you know any books, videos, or notes that can help me to understand these topics:
1-primitive roots for primes
2-the existence of primitive roots
I am using right now elementary number theory and its application by Kenneth H. Rosen to understand these topics, do you know another source that can help me?
This one is quite good. Why do you need another one? In any case most introductory number theory or algebra books would have that. Look through some to find one that has style that suits you.
 
Im currently reading mathematics for physicists by Philippe Dennery and André Krzywicki, and I’m understanding most concepts however I think it would be better for me to get a book on complex analysis or calculus to better understand it so I’m not left looking at an equation for an hour trying to figure out what it means. So here comes the split, do I get a complex analysis book? Or a calculus book? I might be able to Borrow a calculus textbook from my math teacher study that for a bit and...

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