Integers of the Form $ax^2+bxy+cy^2$

Abstract

We provide a characterization of integers represented by the positive definite binary quadratic form $ax^2+bxy+cy^2$. In order to prove the main theorem, we define the "relative conductor" of two orders in an imaginary quadratic field. Then we provide a characterization of decomposition of proper ideals of orders in imaginary quadratic fields. Moreover we present some interesting examples of the main theorem.