Algebraic and Arithmetic Theory of Quadratic Forms : Proceedings of the International Conference on the Algebraic and Arithmetic Theory of Quadratic Forms, December 11-18, 2002, Universidad de Talca, Chile

The modern theory of quadratic forms has connections with a broad spectrum of mathematical areas including number theory, geometry, and K-theory. This book contains papers presented at the International Conference on the algebraic and arithmetic theory of quadratic forms held in Talca (Chile).