The arithmetic theory of quadratic forms is a rich branch of number theory that has had important applications to several areas of pure mathematics - particular

The book deals with algorithmic problems related to binary quadratic forms. It uniquely focuses on the algorithmic aspects of the theory. The book introduces th

The first coherent exposition of the theory of binary quadratic forms was given by Gauss in the Disqnisitiones Arithmeticae. During the nine teenth century, as