Abstract
Let $n$ be a positive integer and consider the Diophantine equation of generalized Fermat type $x^2+y^{2n}=z^3$ in nonzero coprime integer unknowns $x,y,z$. Using methods of modular forms and Galois representations for approaching Diophantine equations, we show that for $n \in \{5, 31\}$ there are no solutions to this equation. Combining this with previously known results, this allows a complete description of all solutions to the Diophantine equation above for $n \leq 10^7$. Finally, we show that there are also no solutions for $n\equiv -1 \pmod{6}$
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1303-1316 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | International Journal of Number Theory |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- Wiskunde en Informatica (WIIN)
- Mathematics
- Landbouwwetenschappen
- Natuurwetenschappen
- Wiskunde: algemeen