Jerry Shurman - Böcker

This book introduces the theory of modular forms with an eye toward the Modularity Theorem:All rational elliptic curves arise from modular forms.The topics covered include:- elliptic curves as complex tori and as algebraic curves- modular curves as Riemann surfaces and as algebraic curves- Hecke operators and Atkin-Lehner theory- Hecke eigenforms and their arithmetic properties- the Jacobians of modular curves and the Abelian varieties associated to Hecke eigenforms- elliptic and modular curves modulo p and the Eichler-Shimura Relation- the Galois representations associated to elliptic curves and to Hecke eigenformsAs it presents these ideas, the book states the Modularity Theorem in various forms, relating them to each other and touching on their applications to number theory.A First Course in Modular Forms is written for beginning graduate students and advanced undergraduates. It does not require background in algebraic number theory or algebraic geometry, and it contains exercises throughout.

This book introduces the theory of modular forms with an eye toward the Modularity Theorem:All rational elliptic curves arise from modular forms. The topics covered include•elliptic curves as complex tori and as algebraic curves,•modular curves as Riemann surfaces and as algebraic curves, •Hecke operators and Atkin–Lehner theory, •Hecke eigenforms and their arithmetic properties, •the Jacobians of modular curves and the Abelian varieties associated to Hecke eigenforms, •elliptic and modular curves modulo p and the Eichler–Shimura Relation, •the Galois representations associated to elliptic curves and to Hecke eigenforms.As it presents these ideas, the book states the Modularity Theorem in various forms, relating them to each other and touching on their applications to number theory.A First Course in Modular Forms is written for beginning graduate students and advanced undergraduates. It does not require background in algebraic number theory or algebraic geometry, and it contains exercises throughout.Fred Diamond received his Ph.D from Princeton University in 1988 under the direction of Andrew Wiles and now teaches at King's College London. Jerry Shurman received his Ph.D from Princeton University in 1988 under the direction of Goro Shimura and now teaches at Reed College.

The graceful role of analysis in underpinning calculus is often lost to their separation in the curriculum.  This book entwines the two subjects, providing a conceptual approach to multivariable calculus closely supported by the structure and reasoning of analysis.  The setting is Euclidean space, with the material on differentiation culminating in the inverse and implicit function theorems, and the material on integration culminating in the general fundamental theorem of integral calculus.  More in-depth than most calculus books but less technical than a typical analysis introduction, Calculus and Analysis in Euclidean Space offers a rich blend of content to students outside the traditional mathematics major, while also providing transitional preparation for those who will continue on in the subject.The writing in this book aims to convey the intent of ideas early in discussion. The narrative proceeds through figures, formulas, and text, guiding the reader to do mathematics resourcefully by marshaling the skills ofgeometric intuition (the visual cortex being quickly instinctive)algebraic manipulation (symbol-patterns being precise and robust)incisive use of natural language (slogans that encapsulate central ideas enabling a large-scale grasp of the subject).Thinking in these ways renders mathematics coherent, inevitable, and fluid.The prerequisite is single-variable calculus, including familiarity with the foundational theorems and some experience with proofs.