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Opt Art - From Mathematical Optimization to Visual Design (Hardcover)
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Opt Art - From Mathematical Optimization to Visual Design (Hardcover)
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A fun and stunningly illustrated introduction to the art of linear
optimization Linear optimization is a powerful modeling method for
discovering the best solution to a problem among a set of available
alternatives. It is one of today's most important branches of
mathematics and computer science-and also a surprisingly rich
medium for creating breathtaking works of art. Opt Art takes
readers on an entertaining tour of linear optimization and its
applications, showing along the way how it can be used to design
visual art. Robert Bosch provides a lively and accessible
introduction to the geometric, algebraic, and algorithmic
foundations of optimization. He presents classical applications,
such as the legendary Traveling Salesman Problem, and shows how to
adapt them to make optimization art-opt art. Each chapter in this
marvelously illustrated book begins with a problem or puzzle and
demonstrates how the solution can be derived using a host of
artistic methods and media, including 3D printing, laser cutting,
and computer-controlled machining. Bosch focuses on mathematical
modeling throughout-converting a problem into a workable
mathematical form, solving it using optimization techniques, and
examining the results, which can take the form of mosaics, line
drawings, and even sculpture. All you need is some high-school
algebra, geometry, and calculus to follow along. Featuring more
than a hundred illustrations and photos of Bosch's own art, Opt Art
demonstrates how mathematics and computing can be used to create
beauty and express emotion through amazing works of art.
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