transcendental number theory

noun

The branch of number theory that deals with transcendental numbers.

Meanings

nountranscendental number theory (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemathematicsThe branch of number theory that deals with transcendental numbers.

    1975, Alan Baker, Transcendental Number Theory, Cambridge University Press (Cambridge Mathematical Library), page 48, Nevertheless, transcendental number theory has led to new results in several associated subjects.

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    The transcendental number theory was originated by Liouville in 1844 when he showed a method to construct transcendental numbers.

    2020, Saradha Natarajan, Ravindranathan Thangadurai, Pillars of Transcendental Number Theory, Springer, page 21
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