El teorema de fermat book

See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Fermat s little theorem is the basis for the fermat primality test and is one of the fundamental results of elementary number theory. Em 1995, o teorema foi incluido no guinness book como o mais intricado problema matematico da historia. It is called the little theorem to distinguish it from fermat s last theorem. Fermat and the greatest problem in the history of mathematics. Far from being technical, this book is an epitome of how mathematics books should be written to keep the lay person engaged with the topic. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Simon singhs lucid explanation of the tale of proving fermats last theorem is one book every mathematics lover should read. Lultimo teorema di fermat italian edition and millions of other books are available. Mar 02, 2003 singh and john lynch produced and directed an awardwinning documentary on fermats last theory. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will. Since his work relied extensively on this approach, which was new to mathematics and to wiles, in january he asked his princeton colleague, nick. Mathematical puzzles of our time, new york, basic books.