Ernst Witt Livres

Focusing on the contributions of Ernst Witt, this collection showcases his influential papers and unpublished works that significantly advanced algebra, number theory, and combinatorics. Key results such as the Witt ring of quadratic forms and Witt vectors are highlighted. The book also features facsimiles and insightful commentary from other mathematicians, enhancing the understanding of Witt's impact on mathematical progress. An essay by his student, Günter Harder, offers further exploration of Witt vectors, enriching the reader's perspective on Witt's legacy.

Ernst Witt, 1911-1991, was one of the most ingenious mathematicians of this century and has decisively shaped the development of various mathematical fields like algebra, number theory, group theory, combinatorics and Lie theory. This volume offers a complete collection of Witt's research papers; it also contains never before published articles, facsimiles and photos. Commentary by other authors provide an excellent survey on the further development of these mathematical fields.