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Number Theory
Zahlentheorie
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:00
Abstract
Introductory course in number theory, selected topics will be discussed
Objective
Aim is to know the fundamental results of number theory
Content
1. Divisibility theory, prime numbers, Euclids theorem 2. Prime number theorem, zeta-function and Riemann's hypothesis 3. Geometry of numbers: ring of integers, class number, Dirichlet unit theorem 4. Continued fraction expansion: theorems of Legendre and Lagrange 5. Elliptic curves
Resources
Lecture Notes
Will be produced on the fly and distributed during lectures.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 20 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Zahlentheorie |
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise | Zahlentheorie |
|
1 h weekly |