Gauss, Dirichlet, and the law of biquadratic reciprocity (Q1102312)
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 4049700
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 4049700 |
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Gauss, Dirichlet, and the law of biquadratic reciprocity (English)
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1988
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This paper gives a lively discussion of the origins of the law of biquadratic reciprocity, citing many original sources. It concentrates mainly on Gauss and Dirichlet. Eisenstein and Jacobi are mentioned only in passing.
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law of biquadratic reciprocity
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