Global Methods for Combinatorial Isoperimetric Problems (Hardcover)

Larry Harper

ISBN 10: 0521832683 / ISBN 13: 9780521832687

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2004

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Hardcover. Certain constrained combinatorial optimisation problems have a natural analogue in the continuous setting of the classical isoperimetric problem. The study of so called combinatorial isoperimetric problems exploits similarities between these two, seemingly disparate, settings. This text focuses on global methods. This means that morphisms, typically arising from symmetry or direct product decomposition, are employed to transform new problems into more restricted and easily solvable settings whilst preserving essential structure. This book is based on Professor Harper's many years experience in teaching this subject and is ideal for graduate students entering the field. The author has increased the utility of the text for teaching by including worked examples, exercises and material about applications to computer science. Applied systematically, the global point of view can lead to surprising insights and results and established researchers will find this to be a valuable reference work on an innovative method for problem solving. This 2004 text explores global methods in combinatorial optimization and is suitable for graduate students and researchers. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Global Methods for Combinatorial Isoperimetric Problems (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521832683
• ISBN 13: 9780521832687
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The study of combinatorial isoperimetric problems exploits similarities between discrete optimization problems and the classical continuous setting. Based on his many years of teaching experience, Larry Harper focuses on global methods of problem solving. His text will enable graduate students and researchers to quickly reach the most current state of research in this topic. Harper includes numerous worked examples, exercises and material about applications to computer science.

Book Description

The study of combinatorial isoperimetric problems exploits similarities between discrete optimisation problems and the classical continuous setting. Based on many years' teaching experience, this text by Larry Harper focuses on global methods of problem solving. It will enable graduate students and researchers to quickly reach the current forefront of research in this topic. The author has included numerous worked examples, exercises and material about applications to computer science.