Various number theorists home pages departmental listings complete listing a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v . As a branch of mathematics algebra emerged at the end of the 16th century in europe with the work of franois vitealgebra can essentially be considered as doing computations similar to those of arithmetic but with non numerical mathematical objects however until the 19th century algebra consisted essentially of the theory of equationsfor example the fundamental theorem of algebra . Jstor is part of ithaka a not for profit organization helping the academic community use digital technologies to preserve the scholarly record and to advance research and teaching in sustainable ways. On historical and mathematical grounds alike number theory has earned a place in the curriculum of every mathematics student this clear presentation covers the elements of number theory with stress on the basic topics concerning prime numbers and diophantine equations especially quadratic equations in two variables. The abc conjecture new scientist article on the abc conjecture notes on the oxford iut workshop by brian conrad an abc proof too tough even for mathematicians kevin hartnett boston globe november 4 2012 the abc conjecture as easy as 1 2 3 or not alex ghitza the conversation 26 november 2012 the abcs of number theory noam elkies reken mee met abc bart de smit gillien