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Mathematics Is a Gentleman's Art: Analysis and Synthesis in American College Geometry Teaching, 1790-1840 Amy K
Iowa State University Capstones, Theses and Retrospective Theses and Dissertations Dissertations 2000 Mathematics is a gentleman's art: Analysis and synthesis in American college geometry teaching, 1790-1840 Amy K. Ackerberg-Hastings Iowa State University Follow this and additional works at: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/rtd Part of the Higher Education and Teaching Commons, History of Science, Technology, and Medicine Commons, and the Science and Mathematics Education Commons Recommended Citation Ackerberg-Hastings, Amy K., "Mathematics is a gentleman's art: Analysis and synthesis in American college geometry teaching, 1790-1840 " (2000). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 12669. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/rtd/12669 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Iowa State University Capstones, Theses and Dissertations at Iowa State University Digital Repository. It has been accepted for inclusion in Retrospective Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of Iowa State University Digital Repository. For more information, please contact [email protected]. INFORMATION TO USERS This manuscript has been reproduced from the microfilm master. UMI films the text directly from the original or copy submitted. Thus, some thesis and dissertation copies are in typewriter face, while others may be from any type of computer printer. The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. Broken or indistinct print, colored or poor quality illustrations and photographs, print bleedthrough, substandard margwis, and improper alignment can adversely affect reproduction. in the unlikely event that the author did not send UMI a complete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. -
21 the Hilbert Class Polynomial
18.783 Elliptic Curves Spring 2015 Lecture #21 04/28/2015 21 The Hilbert class polynomial In the previous lecture we proved that the field of modular functions for Γ0(N) is generated by the functions j(τ) and jN (τ) := j(Nτ), and we showed that C(j; jN ) is a finite extension of C(j). We then defined the classical modular polynomial ΦN (Y ) as the minimal polynomial of jN over C(j), and we proved that its coefficients are integer polynomials in j. Replacing j with a new variable X, we can view ΦN Z[X; Y ] as an integer polynomial in two variables. In this lecture we will use ΦN to prove that the Hilbert class polynomial Y HD(X) := (X − j(E)) j(E)2EllO(C) also has integer coefficients; here D = disc(O) and EllO(C) := fj(E) : End(E) ' Og is the finite set of j-invariants of elliptic curves E=C with complex multiplication (CM) by O. This implies that each j(E) 2 EllO(C) is an algebraic integer, meaning that any elliptic curve E=C with complex multiplication can actually be defined over a finite extension of Q (a number field). This fact is the key to relating the theory of elliptic curves over the complex numbers to elliptic curves over finite fields. 21.1 Isogenies Recall from Lecture 18 that if L1 is a sublattice of L2, and E1 ' C=L1 and E2 ' C=L2 are the corresponding elliptic curves, then there is an isogeny φ: E1 ! E2 whose kernel is isomorphic to the finite abelian group L2=L1. -
O Modular Forms As Clues to the Emergence of Spacetime in String
PHYSICS ::::owan, C., Keehan, S., et al. (2007). Health spending Modular Forms as Clues to the Emergence of Spacetime in String 1anges obscure part D's impact. Health Affairs, 26, Theory Nathan Vander Werf .. , Ayanian, J.Z., Schwabe, A., & Krischer, J.P. Abstract .nd race on early detection of cancer. Journal ofth e 409-1419. In order to be consistent as a quantum theory, string theory requires our universe to have extra dimensions. The extra dimensions form a particu lar type of geometry, called Calabi-Yau manifolds. A fundamental open ions ofNursi ng in the Community: Community question in string theory over the past two decades has been the problem ;, MO: Mosby. of establishing a direct relation between the physics on the worldsheet and the structure of spacetime. The strategy used in our work is to use h year because of lack of insurance. British Medical methods from arithmetic geometry to find a link between the geome try of spacetime and the physical theory on the string worldsheet . The approach involves identifying modular forms that arise from the Omega Fact Finder: Economic motives with modular forms derived from the underlying conformal field letrieved November 20, 2008 from: theory. The aim of this article is to first give a motivation and expla nation of string theory to a general audience. Next, we briefly provide some of the mathematics needed up to modular forms, so that one has es. (2007). National Center for Health the tools to find a string theoretic interpretation of modular forms de : in the Health ofAmericans. Publication rived from K3 surfaces of Brieskorm-Pham type. -
Abelian Varieties with Complex Multiplication and Modular Functions, by Goro Shimura, Princeton Univ
BULLETIN (New Series) OF THE AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY Volume 36, Number 3, Pages 405{408 S 0273-0979(99)00784-3 Article electronically published on April 27, 1999 Abelian varieties with complex multiplication and modular functions, by Goro Shimura, Princeton Univ. Press, Princeton, NJ, 1998, xiv + 217 pp., $55.00, ISBN 0-691-01656-9 The subject that might be called “explicit class field theory” begins with Kro- necker’s Theorem: every abelian extension of the field of rational numbers Q is a subfield of a cyclotomic field Q(ζn), where ζn is a primitive nth root of 1. In other words, we get all abelian extensions of Q by adjoining all “special values” of e(x)=exp(2πix), i.e., with x Q. Hilbert’s twelfth problem, also called Kronecker’s Jugendtraum, is to do something2 similar for any number field K, i.e., to generate all abelian extensions of K by adjoining special values of suitable special functions. Nowadays we would add that the reciprocity law describing the Galois group of an abelian extension L/K in terms of ideals of K should also be given explicitly. After K = Q, the next case is that of an imaginary quadratic number field K, with the real torus R/Z replaced by an elliptic curve E with complex multiplication. (Kronecker knew what the result should be, although complete proofs were given only later, by Weber and Takagi.) For simplicity, let be the ring of integers in O K, and let A be an -ideal. Regarding A as a lattice in C, we get an elliptic curve O E = C/A with End(E)= ;Ehas complex multiplication, or CM,by .If j=j(A)isthej-invariant ofOE,thenK(j) is the Hilbert class field of K, i.e.,O the maximal abelian unramified extension of K. -
Chapter 5 Complex Numbers
Chapter 5 Complex numbers Why be one-dimensional when you can be two-dimensional? ? 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 − − − ? We begin by returning to the familiar number line, where I have placed the question marks there appear to be no numbers. I shall rectify this by defining the complex numbers which give us a number plane rather than just a number line. Complex numbers play a fundamental rˆolein mathematics. In this chapter, I shall use them to show how e and π are connected and how certain primes can be factorized. They are also fundamental to physics where they are used in quantum mechanics. 5.1 Complex number arithmetic In the set of real numbers we can add, subtract, multiply and divide, but we cannot always extract square roots. For example, the real number 1 has 125 126 CHAPTER 5. COMPLEX NUMBERS the two real square roots 1 and 1, whereas the real number 1 has no real square roots, the reason being that− the square of any real non-zero− number is always positive. In this section, we shall repair this lack of square roots and, as we shall learn, we shall in fact have achieved much more than this. Com- plex numbers were first studied in the 1500’s but were only fully accepted and used in the 1800’s. Warning! If r is a positive real number then √r is usually interpreted to mean the positive square root. If I want to emphasize that both square roots need to be considered I shall write √r. -
Hyperelliptic Curves with Many Automorphisms
Hyperelliptic Curves with Many Automorphisms Nicolas M¨uller Richard Pink Department of Mathematics Department of Mathematics ETH Z¨urich ETH Z¨urich 8092 Z¨urich 8092 Z¨urich Switzerland Switzerland [email protected] [email protected] November 17, 2017 To Frans Oort Abstract We determine all complex hyperelliptic curves with many automorphisms and decide which of their jacobians have complex multiplication. arXiv:1711.06599v1 [math.AG] 17 Nov 2017 MSC classification: 14H45 (14H37, 14K22) 1 1 Introduction Let X be a smooth connected projective algebraic curve of genus g > 2 over the field of complex numbers. Following Rauch [17] and Wolfart [21] we say that X has many automorphisms if it cannot be deformed non-trivially together with its automorphism group. Given his life-long interest in special points on moduli spaces, Frans Oort [15, Question 5.18.(1)] asked whether the point in the moduli space of curves associated to a curve X with many automorphisms is special, i.e., whether the jacobian of X has complex multiplication. Here we say that an abelian variety A has complex multiplication over a field K if ◦ EndK(A) contains a commutative, semisimple Q-subalgebra of dimension 2 dim A. (This property is called “sufficiently many complex multiplications” in Chai, Conrad and Oort [6, Def. 1.3.1.2].) Wolfart [22] observed that the jacobian of a curve with many automorphisms does not generally have complex multiplication and answered Oort’s question for all g 6 4. In the present paper we answer Oort’s question for all hyperelliptic curves with many automorphisms. -
The Circle Method
The Circle Method Steven J. Miller and Ramin Takloo-Bighash July 14, 2004 Contents 1 Introduction to the Circle Method 3 1.1 Origins . 3 1.1.1 Partitions . 4 1.1.2 Waring’s Problem . 6 1.1.3 Goldbach’s conjecture . 9 1.2 The Circle Method . 9 1.2.1 Problems . 10 1.2.2 Setup . 11 1.2.3 Convergence Issues . 12 1.2.4 Major and Minor arcs . 13 1.2.5 Historical Remark . 14 1.2.6 Needed Number Theory Results . 15 1.3 Goldbach’s conjecture revisited . 16 1.3.1 Setup . 16 2 1.3.2 Average Value of |FN (x)| ............................. 17 1.3.3 Large Values of FN (x) ............................... 19 1.3.4 Definition of the Major and Minor Arcs . 20 1.3.5 The Major Arcs and the Singular Series . 22 1.3.6 Contribution from the Minor Arcs . 25 1.3.7 Why Goldbach’s Conjecture is Hard . 26 2 Circle Method: Heuristics for Germain Primes 29 2.1 Germain Primes . 29 2.2 Preliminaries . 31 2.2.1 Germain Integral . 32 2.2.2 The Major and Minor Arcs . 33 2.3 FN (x) and u(x) ....................................... 34 2.4 Approximating FN (x) on the Major arcs . 35 1 2.4.1 Boundary Term . 38 2.4.2 Integral Term . 40 2.5 Integrals over the Major Arcs . 42 2.5.1 Integrals of u(x) .................................. 42 2.5.2 Integrals of FN (x) ................................. 45 2.6 Major Arcs and the Singular Series . 46 2.6.1 Properties of Arithmetic Functions . -
GEOMETRY and NUMBERS Ching-Li Chai
GEOMETRY AND NUMBERS Ching-Li Chai Sample arithmetic statements Diophantine equations Counting solutions of a GEOMETRY AND NUMBERS diophantine equation Counting congruence solutions L-functions and distribution of prime numbers Ching-Li Chai Zeta and L-values Sample of geometric structures and symmetries Institute of Mathematics Elliptic curve basics Academia Sinica Modular forms, modular and curves and Hecke symmetry Complex multiplication Department of Mathematics Frobenius symmetry University of Pennsylvania Monodromy Fine structure in characteristic p National Chiao Tung University, July 6, 2012 GEOMETRY AND Outline NUMBERS Ching-Li Chai Sample arithmetic 1 Sample arithmetic statements statements Diophantine equations Diophantine equations Counting solutions of a diophantine equation Counting solutions of a diophantine equation Counting congruence solutions L-functions and distribution of Counting congruence solutions prime numbers L-functions and distribution of prime numbers Zeta and L-values Sample of geometric Zeta and L-values structures and symmetries Elliptic curve basics Modular forms, modular 2 Sample of geometric structures and symmetries curves and Hecke symmetry Complex multiplication Elliptic curve basics Frobenius symmetry Monodromy Modular forms, modular curves and Hecke symmetry Fine structure in characteristic p Complex multiplication Frobenius symmetry Monodromy Fine structure in characteristic p GEOMETRY AND The general theme NUMBERS Ching-Li Chai Sample arithmetic statements Diophantine equations Counting solutions of a Geometry and symmetry influences diophantine equation Counting congruence solutions L-functions and distribution of arithmetic through zeta functions and prime numbers Zeta and L-values modular forms Sample of geometric structures and symmetries Elliptic curve basics Modular forms, modular Remark. (i) zeta functions = L-functions; curves and Hecke symmetry Complex multiplication modular forms = automorphic representations. -
Report on Diophantine Approximations Bulletin De La S
BULLETIN DE LA S. M. F. SERGE LANG Report on Diophantine approximations Bulletin de la S. M. F., tome 93 (1965), p. 177-192 <http://www.numdam.org/item?id=BSMF_1965__93__177_0> © Bulletin de la S. M. F., 1965, tous droits réservés. L’accès aux archives de la revue « Bulletin de la S. M. F. » (http: //smf.emath.fr/Publications/Bulletin/Presentation.html) implique l’accord avec les conditions générales d’utilisation (http://www.numdam.org/ conditions). Toute utilisation commerciale ou impression systématique est constitutive d’une infraction pénale. Toute copie ou impression de ce fichier doit contenir la présente mention de copyright. Article numérisé dans le cadre du programme Numérisation de documents anciens mathématiques http://www.numdam.org/ Bull. Soc. math. France^ 93, ig65, p. 177 a 192. REPORT ON DIOPHANTINE APPROXIMATIONS (*) ; SERGE LANG. The theory of transcendental numbers and diophantine approxi- mations has only few results, most of which now appear isolated. It is difficult, at the present stage of development, to extract from the lite- rature more than what seems a random collection of statements, and this causes a vicious circle : On the one hand, technical difficulties make it difficult to enter the subject, since some definite ultimate goal seems to be lacking. On the other hand, because there are few results, there is not too much evidence to make sweeping conjectures, which would enhance the attractiveness of the subject. With these limitations in mind, I have nevertheless attempted to break the vicious circle by imagining what would be an optimal situa- tion, and perhaps recklessly to give a coherent account of what the theory might turn out to be. -
18.782 Arithmetic Geometry Lecture Note 1
Introduction to Arithmetic Geometry 18.782 Andrew V. Sutherland September 5, 2013 1 What is arithmetic geometry? Arithmetic geometry applies the techniques of algebraic geometry to problems in number theory (a.k.a. arithmetic). Algebraic geometry studies systems of polynomial equations (varieties): f1(x1; : : : ; xn) = 0 . fm(x1; : : : ; xn) = 0; typically over algebraically closed fields of characteristic zero (like C). In arithmetic geometry we usually work over non-algebraically closed fields (like Q), and often in fields of non-zero characteristic (like Fp), and we may even restrict ourselves to rings that are not a field (like Z). 2 Diophantine equations Example (Pythagorean triples { easy) The equation x2 + y2 = 1 has infinitely many rational solutions. Each corresponds to an integer solution to x2 + y2 = z2. Example (Fermat's last theorem { hard) xn + yn = zn has no rational solutions with xyz 6= 0 for integer n > 2. Example (Congruent number problem { unsolved) A congruent number n is the integer area of a right triangle with rational sides. For example, 5 is the area of a (3=2; 20=3; 41=6) triangle. This occurs iff y2 = x3 − n2x has infinitely many rational solutions. Determining when this happens is an open problem (solved if BSD holds). 3 Hilbert's 10th problem Is there a process according to which it can be determined in a finite number of operations whether a given Diophantine equation has any integer solutions? The answer is no; this problem is formally undecidable (proved in 1970 by Matiyasevich, building on the work of Davis, Putnam, and Robinson). It is unknown whether the problem of determining the existence of rational solutions is undecidable or not (it is conjectured to be so). -
Mathematical Tripos Part III Lecture Courses in 2020-2021
Mathematical Tripos Part III Lecture Courses in 2020-2021 Department of Pure Mathematics & Mathematical Statistics Department of Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics Notes and Disclaimers. • Students may attend any combination of lectures but should note that it is not possible to take two courses for examination that are lectured in the same timetable slot. There is no requirement that students study only courses offered by one Department. • The code in parentheses after each course name indicates the term of the course (M: Michaelmas; L: Lent; E: Easter), and the number of lectures in the course. Unless indicated otherwise, a 16 lecture course is equivalent to 2 credit units, while a 24 lecture course is equivalent to 3 credit units. Please note that certain courses are non-examinable, and are indicated as such after the title. Some of these courses may be the basis for Part III essays. • At the start of some sections there is a paragraph indicating the desirable previous knowledge for courses in that section. On the one hand, such paragraphs are not exhaustive, whilst on the other, not all courses require all the pre-requisite material indicated. However you are strongly recommended to read up on the material with which you are unfamiliar if you intend to take a significant number of courses from a particular section. • The courses described in this document apply only for the academic year 2020-21. Details for subsequent years are often broadly similar, but not necessarily identical. The courses evolve from year to year. • Please note that while an attempt has been made to ensure that the outlines in this booklet are an accurate indication of the content of courses, the outlines do not constitute definitive syllabuses. -
Lesson 3: Roots of Unity
NYS COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM Lesson 3 M3 PRECALCULUS AND ADVANCED TOPICS Lesson 3: Roots of Unity Student Outcomes . Students determine the complex roots of polynomial equations of the form 푥푛 = 1 and, more generally, equations of the form 푥푛 = 푘 positive integers 푛 and positive real numbers 푘. Students plot the 푛th roots of unity in the complex plane. Lesson Notes This lesson ties together work from Algebra II Module 1, where students studied the nature of the roots of polynomial equations and worked with polynomial identities and their recent work with the polar form of a complex number to find the 푛th roots of a complex number in Precalculus Module 1 Lessons 18 and 19. The goal here is to connect work within the algebra strand of solving polynomial equations to the geometry and arithmetic of complex numbers in the complex plane. Students determine solutions to polynomial equations using various methods and interpreting the results in the real and complex plane. Students need to extend factoring to the complex numbers (N-CN.C.8) and more fully understand the conclusion of the fundamental theorem of algebra (N-CN.C.9) by seeing that a polynomial of degree 푛 has 푛 complex roots when they consider the roots of unity graphed in the complex plane. This lesson helps students cement the claim of the fundamental theorem of algebra that the equation 푥푛 = 1 should have 푛 solutions as students find all 푛 solutions of the equation, not just the obvious solution 푥 = 1. Students plot the solutions in the plane and discover their symmetry.