The Pell Equation (1912) - Paperback

by Edward Everett Whitford (Author)

The Pell Equation is a mathematical treatise written by Edward Everett Whitford and published in 1912. The book focuses on the Pell equation, a type of Diophantine equation named after John Pell, which is defined as x 2 - dy 2 = 1, where d is a non-square positive integer. The book begins with an introduction to the history of the Pell equation and its significance in mathematics. It then delves into the theory behind the equation, including methods for solving it and the properties of its solutions. The book also covers related topics such as continued fractions, quadratic forms, and the theory of numbers. It includes numerous examples and exercises for readers to practice their understanding of the material. Overall, The Pell Equation is a comprehensive and authoritative work on the subject, written for mathematicians and students of mathematics who are interested in the theory and applications of Diophantine equations.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.