A simple practical higher descent for large height rational points on certain elliptic curves

dc.creatorMacleod, Allan J.
dc.date1999-04-30
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T05:28:53Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T05:28:53Z
dc.descriptionWe consider the practical computation of rational points on y^2=x(x^2+ax+b). The algebra necessary for a 4-descent procedure is described. A simple further descent is then described which only uses integer arithmetic. Numerous examples are given to illustrate the effectiveness of this extra descent. Currently, the largest point found has height 51.15 or 102.3, depending on which height normalisation you use.
dc.description14 pages, Latex2e
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/math/9904172
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/math/9904172
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/78430
dc.subjectNumber Theory
dc.subject11G05, 11Y50 (Primary) 11D25(Secondary)
dc.titleA simple practical higher descent for large height rational points on certain elliptic curves
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