Number theory (or
arithmetic or
higher arithmetic in older usage), is a branch of
pure mathematics devoted primarily to the study of the
integers. It is sometimes called "The Queen of Mathematics" because of its foundational place in the discipline.
[1] Number theorists study
prime numbers as well as the properties of objects made out of integers (e.g.,
rational numbers) or defined as generalizations of the integers (e.g.,
algebraic integers).
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Not to be confused with Numerology.
[imagelink] [emptylink] A Lehmer sieve, which is a primitive digital computer once used for finding primes and solving simple Diophantine equations.
<span>Number theory (or arithmetic or higher arithmetic in older usage), is a branch of pure mathematics devoted primarily to the study of the integers. It is sometimes called "The Queen of Mathematics" because of its foundational place in the discipline.[1] Number theorists study prime numbers as well as the properties of objects made out of integers (e.g., rational numbers) or defined as generalizations of the integers (e.g., algebraic integers).
Integers can be considered either in themselves or as solutions to equations (Diophantine geometry). Questions in number theory are often best understood through the study of analytica Summary
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