On a number of rational points on a convex curve

Fedor V. Petrov

Published 2005-03-15Version 1

Let $\gamma$ be a bounded convex curve on a plane. Then $\sharp (\gamma\cap (\Z/n)^2)=o(n^{2/3})$. It streghtens the classical result of Jarn\'\i k (an upper estimate $O(n^{2/3})$) and disproves a conjecture of Vershik on existence of the so-called {\it universal Jarn\'\i k curve}.