Sextic polynomials in two variables do not represent all non-negative integers

Abstract

In this paper we prove that for all degree 6 polynomials with rational coefficients that F(Z2) ≠ Z≥ 0. The answers a question of B. Poonen and J. S. Lew in the degree 6 case. This work builds on previous work with S. Yamagishi.

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