Field of mathematics
Number Theory. The deep structure of the integers.
Number theory is the oldest branch of mathematics and still the one with the most famous unsolved problems. From primes to cryptography, from Fermat to Wiles — where simple statements hide century-long puzzles.
Concepts
Three gateways into the subject.
Prime Numbers
The atoms of arithmetic — infinite, irregular, and central to cryptography and pure mathematics alike.
Read →Diophantine Equations
Integer solutions to polynomial equations — the realm of Fermat, Mordell, and Wiles.
Read →Modular Arithmetic
Clock arithmetic, congruences, and the structural backbone of modern cryptography.
Read →Formulas