Jacobi symbols

A form of Jacobi symbol — A mathematical function of integer a and odd positive integer b, generally written (a/b), based on, for each of the prime factors pᵢ of b, whether a is a quadratic residue or nonresidue modulo pᵢ.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Jacobi symbol
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