Elliptic and Hyperelliptic Integrals and Allied Theory

Originally published in 1938, this book focuses on the area of elliptic and hyperelliptic integrals and allied theory.

W. R. Westropp Roberts (Author), R. R. Hartford (Foreword by)

9781316607015, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 April 2016

320 pages
21.8 x 14.2 x 2 cm, 0.45 kg

Originally published in 1938, this book focuses on the area of elliptic and hyperelliptic integrals and allied theory. The text was a posthumous publication by William Westropp Roberts (1850–1935), who held the position of Vice-Provost at Trinity College, Dublin from 1927 until shortly before his death. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of mathematics.

Foreword
1. Theorems in algebra
2. The general integral
3. Algebraic equivalents of Abelian transcendents
4. The periods and semi-periods
5. The case m = 2
6. The case m = 3.

Subject Areas: History of mathematics [PBX]