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Polynomials of Pellian Type and Continued Fractions

Mollin, R. (2001)

Serdica Mathematical Journal

We investigate infinite families of integral quadratic polynomials {fk (X)} k∈N and show that, for a fixed k ∈ N and arbitrary X ∈ N, the period length of the simple continued fraction expansion of √fk (X) is constant. Furthermore, we show that the period lengths of √fk (X) go to infinity with k. For each member of the families involved, we show how to determine, in an easy fashion, the fundamental unit of the underlying quadratic field. We also demonstrate how the simple continued fraction ex-...

Polynomials over Q solving an embedding problem

Nuria Vila (1985)

Annales de l'institut Fourier

The fields defined by the polynomials constructed in E. Nart and the author in J. Number Theory 16, (1983), 6–13, Th. 2.1, with absolute Galois group the alternating group A n , can be embedded in any central extension of A n if and only if n 0 ( m o d 8 ) , or n 2 ( m o d 8 ) and n is a sum of two squares. Consequently, for theses values of n , every central extension of A n occurs as a Galois group over Q .

Prime divisors of linear recurrences and Artin's primitive root conjecture for number fields

Hans Roskam (2001)

Journal de théorie des nombres de Bordeaux

Let S be a linear integer recurrent sequence of order k 3 , and define P S as the set of primes that divide at least one term of S . We give a heuristic approach to the problem whether P S has a natural density, and prove that part of our heuristics is correct. Under the assumption of a generalization of Artin’s primitive root conjecture, we find that P S has positive lower density for “generic” sequences S . Some numerical examples are included.

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