Asymptopia
$170.77
- Paperback
183 pages
- Release Date
1 May 2014
Summary
Asymptotics in one form or another are part of the landscape for every mathematician. The objective of this book is to present the ideas of how to approach asymptotic problems that arise in discrete mathematics, analysis of algorithms, and number theory. A broad range of topics is covered, including distribution of prime integers, Erdős Magic, random graphs, Ramsey numbers, and asymptotic geometry.
The author is a disciple of Paul Erdős, who taught him about Asymptopia. Primes less t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781470409043 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1470409046 |
| Author: | Joel Spencer |
| Publisher: | American Mathematical Society |
| Imprint: | American Mathematical Society |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 183 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2014 |
| Weight: | 245g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm |
| Series: | Student Mathematical Library |
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The style and the beauty make this book an excellent reading. Keep it on your coffee table or/and bed table and open it often, Asymptopia is a fascinating place.” - P
The style and the beauty make this book an excellent reading. Keep it on your coffee table or/and bed table and open it often, Asymptopia is a fascinating place.” - Péter Hajnal, ACTA Sci. Math.
About The Author
Joel Spencer
Joel Spencer, New York University, NY.
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