Ramanujan's Lost Notebook: Part III
Ramanujan's Lost Notebook: Part III focuses on the ordinary partition function and related number-theory topics. This 448-page English-language Springer volume also covers ranks, cranks, congruences, the Ramanujan tau-function, Rogers–Ramanujan functions, highly composite numbers, and sums of powers of theta functions.
At a glance
- Third volume in a planned five-volume treatment of Ramanujan's lost notebook and other manuscripts and fragments.
- Concentrates on the partition function p(n), including its ranks, cranks, and congruences.
- Also addresses the Ramanujan tau-function, Rogers–Ramanujan functions, highly composite numbers, and theta-function power sums.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The stated subject range offers a focused reference for readers studying Ramanujan's work and partition theory.
- The listing identifies a substantial 448-page volume and specifies its language and publisher.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Springer |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 11, 2012 |
| Edition | 2012th |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 448 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1461438098 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1461438090 |
| Weight listed | 1.65 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.4 x 1.3 x 9.3 inches |
| Primary focus | The ordinary partition function p(n) |
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Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Number theorists and mathematicians researching partitions and Ramanujan's work.
- Readers building a reference collection on the lost notebook series.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking an introductory, general-audience account of Ramanujan's life or mathematics.
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Frequently asked questions
What subjects does Part III cover?
Its primary focus is the ordinary partition function p(n), including ranks, cranks, and congruences. Other listed topics include the Ramanujan tau-function, Rogers–Ramanujan functions, highly composite numbers, and sums of powers of theta functions.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 448 pages.
Is this a standalone title or part of a series?
It is described as the third of five planned volumes on Ramanujan's lost notebook and other manuscripts and fragments.
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