Quaternion Algebras encompasses a vast wealth of knowledge at the intersection of many fields. Graduate students interested in algebra, geometry, and number theory will appreciate the many avenues and connections to be explored. Instructors will find numerous options for constructing introductory and advanced courses, while researchers will value the all-embracing treatment. Readers are assumed to have some familiarity with algebraic number theory and commutative algebra, as well as the fundamentals of linear algebra, topology, and complex analysis. More advanced topics call upon additional background, as noted, though essential concepts and motivation are recapped throughout.
John Voight is Professor of Mathematics at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. His research interests lie in arithmetic algebraic geometry and number theory, with a particular interest in computational aspects. He has taught graduate courses in algebra, number theory, cryptography, as well as the topic of this book, quaternion algebras.