Number Theory in Science and Communication

Focusing on intuitive understanding rather than abstract theory, this work provides an introduction to number theory for non-mathematicians. It highlights the i... » 

Focusing on intuitive understanding rather than abstract theory, this work provides an introduction to number theory for non-mathematicians. It highlights the important concepts such as continued fractions, the golden ratio, quadratic residues and Chinese remainders, trapdoor functions, pseudoprimes and primitive elements. «