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Upper bound of period length of continued fraction representation of very composite number s...

The continued fraction length is usually a small constant factor away from the regulator. A more precise version can also be achieved, but I don't remember a reference, so if anyone does... Then, we …
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Relation between indefinite quadratic forms and continued fractions

The continued fraction is actually related to the principle cycle, which in turn is related to the class group. For example, it is an easy exercise to prove that the period length for $\sqrt{D}$ is at …
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