Abstract
Let K be an algebraic number field. A cuboid is said to be K-rational if its edges and face diagonals lie in K. A K-rational cuboid is said to be perfect if its body diagonal lies in K. The existence of perfect Q-rational cuboids is an unsolved problem. We prove here that there are infinitely many distinct cubic fields K such that a perfect K-rational cuboid exists; and that, for every integer n≥ 2, there is an algebraic number field K of degree n such that there exists a perfect K-rational cuboid.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 26-32 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Bulletin of the Australian Mathematical Society |
Volume | 97 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Riemann-Roch
- cubic field
- perfect cuboid
- rational cuboid
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Mathematics