Elementary Theory of Numbers: International Series in Pure and Applied Mathematics

The book ""Elementary Theory of Numbers"" by Harriet Griffin is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles and concepts of number theory. It is part of the International Series in Pure and Applied Mathematics and is designed for students and researchers in mathematics and related fields.The book covers topics such as prime numbers, divisibility, congruences, Diophantine equations, quadratic residues, and continued fractions. It also includes advanced topics like elliptic curves and the Riemann hypothesis.The author begins with basic definitions and concepts, and gradually builds up the reader's understanding of the subject matter. The book is written in a clear and concise style, with numerous examples and exercises to help readers master the material.The book is suitable for use as a textbook in undergraduate and graduate courses in number theory, as well as for self-study by anyone interested in the subject. It is an essential reference for mathematicians, scientists, and engineers who use number theory in their work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.