Discrete Mathematics Using Latin Squares - Hardcover

Laywine, Charles F.; Mullen, Gary L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471240648 ISBN 13: 9780471240648

Publisher: Wiley-Interscience, 1998

Synopsis

An intuitive and accessible approach to discrete mathematics using Latin squares

In the past two decades, researchers have discovered a range of uses for Latin squares that go beyond standard mathematics. People working in the fields of science, engineering, statistics, and even computer science all stand to benefit from a working knowledge of Latin squares. Discrete Mathematics Using Latin Squares is the only upper-level college textbook/professional reference that fully engages the subject and its many important applications.

Mixing theoretical basics, such as the construction of orthogonal Latin squares, with numerous practical examples, proofs, and exercises, this text/reference offers an extensive and well-rounded treatment of the topic. Its flexible design encourages readers to group chapters according to their interests, whether they be purely mathematical or mostly applied. Other features include:

• An entirely new approach to discrete mathematics, from basic properties and generalizations to unusual applications
• 16 self-contained chapters that can be grouped for custom use
• Coverage of various uses of Latin squares, from computer systems to tennis and golf tournament design
• An extensive range of exercises, from routine problems to proofs of theorems
• Extended coverage of basic algebra in an appendix filled with corresponding material for further investigation.

Written by two leading authorities who have published extensively in the field, Discrete Mathematics Using Latin Squares is an easy-to-use academic and professional reference.

About this title

From the Publisher

Over the past two decades, research in the theory of Latin Squares has been growing at a fast pace, and new significant developments have taken place. This book offers a unique approach to various areas of discrete mathematics through the use of Latin Squares.

About the Author

CHARLES F. LAYWINE is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at Brock University in Ontario, Canada.

GARY L. MULLEN is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0471240648
• ISBN 13: 9780471240648
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 328