Invitation to the Mathematics of Fermat-Wiles

Assuming only modest knowledge of undergraduate level math Invitation to theMathematics of FermatWiles presents diverse concepts required to comprehendWiles ext... » 

Assuming only modest knowledge of undergraduate level math Invitation to theMathematics of FermatWiles presents diverse concepts required to comprehendWiles extraordinary proof. Furthermore it places these concepts in theirhistorical context. This book can be used in introduction to mathematicstheories courses and in special topics courses on Fermats last theorem. Itcontains themes suitable for development by students as an introduction topersonal research as well as numerous exercises and problems. However the bookwill also appeal to the inquiring and mathematically informed reader intriguedby the unraveling of this fascinating puzzle. Key Features Rigorously presentsthe concepts required to understand Wiles proof assuming only modestundergraduate level math Sets the math in its historical context Containsseveral themes that could be further developed by student research and numerousexercises and problems Written by Yves Hellegouarch who himself made animportant contribution to the proof of Fermats last theorem Written by YvesHellegouarch who himself made an important contribution to the proof ofFermats last theorem. «