Abstract
The polynomial Pell's equation is X2 - DY2 = 1, where D is a polynomial with integer coefficients and the solutions X, Y must be polynomials with integer coefficients. Let D = A2 + 2C be a polynomial in L[x], where deg C<deg A. Then for pB = pA/C ∈ L[x], p a prime, a necessary and sufficient condition for which the polynomial Pell's equation has a nontrivial solution is obtained. Furthermore, all solutions to the polynomial Pell's equation satisfying the above condition are determined.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 128-141 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Number Theory |
Volume | 106 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 May |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Polynomial Pell's equation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Algebra and Number Theory