Beschreibung:
The exchange of letters, over more than three decades, between these two giants of mathematics affords a unique perspective on the evolution of class field theory and Artin’s reciprocity law. This is the first English translation of the correspondence.
This volume consists of the English translations of the letters exchanged between Emil Artin to Helmut Hasse written from 1921 until 1958. The letters are accompanied by extensive comments explaining the mathematical background and giving the information needed for understanding these letters. Most letters deal with class field theory and shed a light on the birth of one of its most profound results: Artin's reciprocity law.
Part I: Introduction to the Correspondence.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Emil Artin, his Life and his Work.- 3. Reminiscing Helmut Hasse.- 4. Reciprocity Laws for Power Residues.- 5. Class Field Theory.- 6. Time Table.- Part II: The Letters. References.- Name Index.- Subject Index.