Lower bounds for class numbers of real quadratic and biquadratic fields

Mollin, R. A.

doi:10.1090/S0002-9939-1987-0908645-0

Lower bounds for class numbers of real quadratic and biquadratic fields
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Abstract:

In this paper we provide lower bounds for class numbers of real quadratic fields of Richaud-Degert type, as well as for class numbers of related real biquadratic fields.

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