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Pfister’s Work on Sums of Squares

  • A. R. Rajwade
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Abstract

Historically the theory of quadratic forms was regarded as a topic in number theory. However, Witt’s paper “Theorie der quadratischen Formen in beliebigen Körpern” of 1937[15] opened up a new chapter in the theory: that of combining the number theoretic aspect with the algebraic development, by the creation of the famous Witt ring.

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Division Ring Bilinear Function Normed Algebra Pfister Form Algebraic Development 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • A. R. Rajwade
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  1. 1.Centre for Advanced Study in MathematicsPanjab UniversityChandigarhIndia

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