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Stickelberger and the Eigenvalue Theorem

Commutative Algebra 2020-08-31 v3 Number Theory

Abstract

The Eigenvalue Theorem shows that solving a zero-dimensional polynomial system can be recast as an eigenvalue problem. This paper explores the relation between the Eigenvalue Theorem and the work of Ludwig Stickelberger (1850-1936).

Cite

@article{arxiv.2007.12573,
  title  = {Stickelberger and the Eigenvalue Theorem},
  author = {David A. Cox},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2007.12573},
  year   = {2020}
}

Comments

13 pages, LaTex2e. Version 3 adds a needed hypothesis to Proposition 4.3

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