A Course in Enumeration
Author | : Martin Aigner |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 568 |
Release | : 2007-06-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783540390350 |
ISBN-13 | : 3540390359 |
Rating | : 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Course in Enumeration written by Martin Aigner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-06-28 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combinatorial enumeration is a readily accessible subject full of easily stated, but sometimes tantalizingly difficult problems. This book leads the reader in a leisurely way from basic notions of combinatorial enumeration to a variety of topics, ranging from algebra to statistical physics. The book is organized in three parts: Basics, Methods, and Topics. The aim is to introduce readers to a fascinating field, and to offer a sophisticated source of information for professional mathematicians desiring to learn more. There are 666 exercises, and every chapter ends with a highlight section, discussing in detail a particularly beautiful or famous result.