Overview

This volume has grown out of lectures given by Professor Pfister over many years. The emphasis here is placed on results about quadratic forms that give rise to interconnections between number theory, algebra, algebraic geometry and topology. Topics discussed include Hilbert's 17th problem, the Tsen-Lang theory of quasi algebraically closed fields, the level of topological spaces and systems of quadratic forms over arbitrary fields. Whenever possible proofs are short and elegant, and the author's aim was to make this book as self-contained as possible. This is a gem of a book bringing together thirty years' worth of results that are certain to interest anyone whose research touches on quadratic forms.

ISBN-13

9780521467551

ISBN-10

0521467551

Weight

0.64 Pounds

Dimensions

6.00 x 0.47 x 9.00 In

List Price

$49.99

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

188 pages

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Published On

1995-09-28



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