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The Nature of Computation

Af: Cristopher Moore, Stephan Mertens Engelsk Hardback

The Nature of Computation

Af: Cristopher Moore, Stephan Mertens Engelsk Hardback
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Computational complexity is one of the most beautiful fields of modern mathematics, and it is increasingly relevant to other sciences ranging from physics to biology. But this beauty is often buried underneath layers of unnecessary formalism, and exciting recent results like interactive proofs, phase transitions, and quantum computing are usually considered too advanced for the typical student. This book bridges these gaps by explaining the deep ideas of theoretical computer science in a clear and enjoyable fashion, making them accessible to non-computer scientists and to computer scientists who finally want to appreciate their field from a new point of view. The authors start with a lucid and playful explanation of the P vs. NP problem, explaining why it is so fundamental, and so hard to resolve. They then lead the reader through the complexity of mazes and games; optimization in theory and practice; randomized algorithms, interactive proofs, and pseudorandomness; Markov chains and phase transitions; and the outer reaches of quantum computing. At every turn, they use a minimum of formalism, providing explanations that are both deep and accessible. The book is intended for graduate and undergraduate students, scientists from other areas who have long wanted to understand this subject, and experts who want to fall in love with this field all over again.
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Computational complexity is one of the most beautiful fields of modern mathematics, and it is increasingly relevant to other sciences ranging from physics to biology. But this beauty is often buried underneath layers of unnecessary formalism, and exciting recent results like interactive proofs, phase transitions, and quantum computing are usually considered too advanced for the typical student. This book bridges these gaps by explaining the deep ideas of theoretical computer science in a clear and enjoyable fashion, making them accessible to non-computer scientists and to computer scientists who finally want to appreciate their field from a new point of view. The authors start with a lucid and playful explanation of the P vs. NP problem, explaining why it is so fundamental, and so hard to resolve. They then lead the reader through the complexity of mazes and games; optimization in theory and practice; randomized algorithms, interactive proofs, and pseudorandomness; Markov chains and phase transitions; and the outer reaches of quantum computing. At every turn, they use a minimum of formalism, providing explanations that are both deep and accessible. The book is intended for graduate and undergraduate students, scientists from other areas who have long wanted to understand this subject, and experts who want to fall in love with this field all over again.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 1008
ISBN-13: 9780199233212
Indbinding: Hardback
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ISBN-10: 0199233217
Udg. Dato: 11 aug 2011
Længde: 52mm
Bredde: 195mm
Højde: 249mm
Forlag: Oxford University Press
Oplagsdato: 11 aug 2011
Forfatter(e) Cristopher Moore, Stephan Mertens


Kategori Kondenserede fasers fysik: væskeform og faststoffysik


ISBN-13 9780199233212


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Hardback


Sider 1008


Udgave


Længde 52mm


Bredde 195mm


Højde 249mm


Udg. Dato 11 aug 2011


Oplagsdato 11 aug 2011


Forlag Oxford University Press