Complex numbers: lattice simulation and zeta function applications
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Main Author: Roy, Stephen C., (Stephen Campbell) (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester Horwood 2007
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Online Access:Volltext
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
An informative and useful account of complex numbers that includes historical anecdotes, ideas for further research, outlines of theory and a detailed analysis of the ever-elusory Riemann hypothesis. Stephen Roy assumes no detailed mathematical knowledge on the part of the reader and provides a fascinating description of the use of this fundamental idea within the two subject areas of lattice simulation and number theory. Complex Numbers offers a fresh and critical approach to research-based implementation of the mathematical concept of imaginary numbers. Detailed coverage includes:Riemann's zeta function: an investigation of the non-trivial roots by Euler-Maclaurin summation.Basic theory: logarithms, indices, arithmetic and integration procedures are described.Lattice simulation: the role of complex numbers in Paul Ewald's important work of the I 920s is analysed.Mangoldt's study of the xi function: close attention is given to the derivation of N(T) formulae by contour integration.Analytical calculations: used extensively to illustrate important theoretical aspects.Glossary: over 80 terms included in the text are defined. Offers a fresh and critical approach to the research-based implication of complex numbersIncludes historical anecdotes, ideas for further research, outlines of theory and a detailed analysis of the Riemann hypothesisBridges any gaps that might exist between the two worlds of lattice sums and number theory
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xii, 131 pages)
ISBN:9780857099426
0857099426
1904275257
9781904275251

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