Number theory

Number theory, an abstract branch of mathematics that deals with relationships between whole numbers, has provided highly useful answers to numerous real-world problems. The author briefly reviews earlier uses of number theory and then examines recent applications to music, cryptography, and error-c...

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Published in:IEEE potentials 1989-10, Vol.8 (3), p.14-17
Main Author: Schroeder, M.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acoustic diffraction
Acoustic waves
Acoustical engineering
Cryptography
Design engineering
Electromagnetic scattering
Laser radar
Mathematics
Physics
Radar scattering
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Summary:Number theory, an abstract branch of mathematics that deals with relationships between whole numbers, has provided highly useful answers to numerous real-world problems. The author briefly reviews earlier uses of number theory and then examines recent applications to music, cryptography, and error-correction codes.< >
ISSN:0278-6648
1558-1772
DOI:10.1109/45.41531