Lectures: 9:00-10:00, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, MR4
Lecture notes: sections 1-2 - sections 3-4 - sections 5-8 - sections 9-10
First examples class: Monday 29 October, 2:00-3:30, MR3
Second examples class: Tuesday 20 November, 1:00-2:00
Third examples class: Monday 21 January, 2:00-3:30, MR13
Example sheet #3 (revised 15/1/2013) - Solutions
Course description (from the Part III handbook):
In recent years one of the most growing areas of research in number theory has been Arithmetic Algebraic Geometry, in which the techniques of algebraic number theory and abstract algebraic geometry are applied to solve a wide range of deep number-theoretic problems. These include the celebrated proof of Fermat's Last Theorem, the Birch-Swinnerton-Dyer conjectures, the Langlands Programme and the study of special values of L-functions. In this course we will study one half of the picture: Algebraic Number Theory. I will assume some familiarity with the basic ideas of number fields, although these will be reviewed briefly at the beginning of the course. (The relevant algebra will also be found in the Commutative Algebra course.)
Topics likely to be covered (not in order):
Prerequisite Mathematics
A first course in number fields (or equivalent reading). Basic algebra up to and including Galois theory is essential.
Literature
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