Computation of class numbers of quadratic number fields

We explain how one can dispense with the numerical computation of approximations to the transcendental integral functions involved when computing class numbers of quadratic number fields. We therefore end up with a simpler and faster method for computing class numbers of quadratic number fields. We also explain how to end up with a simpler and faster method for computing relative class numbers of imaginary abelian number fields.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2002
• Where: MOC
• Authors: Stéphane Louboutin
• Keywords: Class Numbers, Faster Method, MOC 2002, Quadratic Number Fields