Classical Topics in Discrete Geometry (Hardcover, 2010 Ed.)

Geometry is a classical core part of mathematics which, with its birth, marked the beginning of the mathematical sciences. Thus, not surprisingly, geometry has played a key role in many important developments of mathematics in the past, as well as in present times. While focusing on modern mathematics, one has to emphasize the increasing role of discrete mathematics, or equivalently, the broad movement to establish discrete analogues of major components of mathematics. In this way, the works of a number of outstanding mathema- cians including H. S. M. Coxeter (Canada), C. A. Rogers (United Kingdom), and L. Fejes-T oth (Hungary) led to the new and fast developing eld called discrete geometry. One can brie y describe this branch of geometry as the study of discrete arrangements of geometric objects in Euclidean, as well as in non-Euclidean spaces. This, as a classical core part, also includes the theory of polytopes and tilings in addition to the theory of packing and covering. D- crete geometry is driven by problems often featuring a very clear visual and applied character. The solutions use a variety of methods of modern mat- matics, including convex and combinatorial geometry, coding theory, calculus of variations, di erential geometry, group theory, and topology, as well as geometric analysis and number theory.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	CMS Books in Mathematics
Release date:	July 2010
First published:	2010
Authors:	Karoly Bezdek
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	166
Edition:	2010 Ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4419-0599-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Geometry > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4419-0599-5
Barcode:	9781441905994

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