2019 Advanced courses in Algebra C

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Academic unit or major
Mathematics
Instructor(s)
Suzuki Masatoshi 
Class Format
Lecture     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr5-6(H137)  
Group
-
Course number
ZUA.A333
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2019/3/18
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
English
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Course description and aims

This course is an introduction to analytic number theory. Particularly, we will study modern tools and concepts in the theory of zeta- and L-functions. This course is followed by Advanced topics in Algebra D.

Zeta- and L-functions appear in many areas of number theory, and are studied very actively. This course hopes to provide solid background for students intending to learn advanced topics on zeta- and L-functions. We begin with the classical Riemann zeta function.

Student learning outcomes

Students are expected to:
-- understand fundamental notions and methods of analytic number theory
-- be familiar with modern tools and concepts in the theory of zeta- and L-functions.

Keywords

Riemann zeta function, functional equation, Prime Number Theorem, zero-free region, explicit formula

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

This is a standard lecture course. There will be some assignments.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Riemann zeta function Details will be provided during each class session
Class 2 Analytic continuation and functional equation Details will be provided during each class session
Class 3 Special values Details will be provided during each class session
Class 4 Partial summation formula Details will be provided during each class session
Class 5 Prime Number Theorem Details will be provided during each class session
Class 6 Zero-free region Details will be provided during each class session
Class 7 Proof of the Prime Number Theorem Details will be provided during each class session
Class 8 Explicit formula Details will be provided during each class session

Textbook(s)

None required

Reference books, course materials, etc.

H. Davenport, Multiplicative Number Theory, GTM 74 (3rd revised ed.), New York: Springer-Verlag
H. L. Montgomery and R. C. Vaughan, Multiplicative Number Theory I : Classical Theory, CSAM 97. Cambridge University Press

Assessment criteria and methods

Course scores are evaluated by homework assignments (100%). Details will be announced during the course.

Related courses

  • MTH.A407 : Advanced topics in Algebra C1
  • MTH.A408 : Advanced topics in Algebra D1
  • ZUA.A334 : Advanced courses in Algebra D

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

Basic undergraduate algebra and complex analysis

Other

None in particular.

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