Spring 2023 - MATH 843 G100
Analytic and Diophantine Number Theory (4)
Class Number: 5319
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Stephen Choi
schoia@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3636
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Arithmetical functions, distribution of prime numbers, theory of Dirichlet characters, Dirichlet series, theory of Riemann Zeta functions and Dirichlet L-functions, exponential sums, character sums, Diophantine equations, Diophantine approximations, applications.
Grading
- Homework 30%
- Presentation 20%
- Final Exam 50%
NOTES:
THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION.
REQUIREMENTS:
Students registered in Math 843 will be required to have undergraduate level background knowledge of number theory and complex analysis.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
This course is delivered in person, on campus. Should public health guidelines recommend limits on in person gatherings,
this course may include virtual meetings. As such, all students are recommended to have access to strong and reliable
internet, the ability to scan documents (a phone app is acceptable) and access to a webcam and microphone (embedded in
a computer is sufficient).
REQUIRED READING:
Lecture notes will be provided.
RECOMMENDED READING:
H. Davenport, Multiplicative Number Theory, GTM 74, Springer-Verlag, 2nd Edition.
T. Apostol, Introduction to Analytic Number Theory, UTM, Springer-Verlag, 1st ed. 1976. Corr. 5th printing 1998 Edition.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
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Graduate Studies Notes:
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Registrar Notes:
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