Polynomials (Q5905476)

The book is a rich source for techniques, topics and problems in the field of polynomials over the integers, extension fields of the integers and factor rings of the integers. Each chapter is organized along the following three steps: 1. The necessary theory is mainly introduced and illustrated through examples. 2. The examples are followed by explorations, where further questions are raised and the reader's own investigations are encouraged. 3. The chapters end with a collection of problems and hints for the solution of the exercises and problems. The topics dealt with are evaluation and factorization of polynomials, solution of polynomial equations, interpolation, approximation and location of zeros, symmetric functions of the zeros, inequalities, congruences, and miscellaneous problems related with polynomials. Answers to many of the exercises and solutions to all of the problems as well as notes on the explorations conclude the volume. The posed problems, over 300 in number, are drawn from a worldwide variety of sources. A well chosen list of books and a selection of related papers encourage the reader to follow the more than two thousand years old history for the solution of problems related to polynomials. The material presented in this book has been collected with much attention and great mathematical intuition. The volume will be equally interesting and fascinating to teachers and students from universities as well as secondary schools.