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Codes: An Introduction to Information Communication and Cryptography (Paperback, 2008 ed.): Norman L. Biggs Codes: An Introduction to Information Communication and Cryptography (Paperback, 2008 ed.)
Norman L. Biggs
R1,065 Discovery Miles 10 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Many people do not realise that mathematics provides the foundation for the devices we use to handle information in the modern world. Most of those who do know probably think that the parts of mathematics involvedare quite 'cl- sical', such as Fourier analysis and di?erential equations. In fact, a great deal of the mathematical background is part of what used to be called 'pure' ma- ematics, indicating that it was created in order to deal with problems that originated within mathematics itself. It has taken many years for mathema- cians to come to terms with this situation, and some of them are still not entirely happy about it. Thisbookisanintegratedintroductionto Coding.Bythis Imeanreplacing symbolic information, such as a sequence of bits or a message written in a naturallanguage, byanother messageusing (possibly) di?erentsymbols.There are three main reasons for doing this: Economy (data compression), Reliability (correction of errors), and Security (cryptography). I have tried to cover each of these three areas in su?cient depth so that the reader can grasp the basic problems and go on to more advanced study. The mathematical theory is introduced in a way that enables the basic problems to bestatedcarefully, butwithoutunnecessaryabstraction.Theprerequisites(sets andfunctions, matrices, ?niteprobability)shouldbefamiliartoanyonewhohas taken a standard course in mathematical methods or discrete mathematics. A course in elementary abstract algebra and/or number theory would be helpful, but the book contains the essential facts, and readers without this background should be able to understand what is going on. vi Thereareafewplaceswherereferenceismadetocomputeralgebrasystems.

Permutation Groups and Combinatorial Structures (Paperback): Norman L. Biggs, A. T. White Permutation Groups and Combinatorial Structures (Paperback)
Norman L. Biggs, A. T. White
R1,398 Discovery Miles 13 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The subject of this book is the action of permutation groups on sets associated with combinatorial structures. Each chapter deals with a particular structure: groups, geometries, designs, graphs and maps respectively. A unifying theme for the first four chapters is the construction of finite simple groups. In the fifth chapter, a theory of maps on orientable surfaces is developed within a combinatorial framework. This simplifies and extends the existing literature in the field. The book is designed both as a course text and as a reference book for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. A feature is the set of carefully constructed projects, intended to give the reader a deeper understanding of the subject.

Interaction Models (Paperback): Norman L. Biggs Interaction Models (Paperback)
Norman L. Biggs
R1,091 Discovery Miles 10 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is based on a set of lectures given to a mixed audience of physicists and mathematicians. The desire to be intelligible to both groups is the underlying preoccupation of the author. Physicists nowadays are particularly interested in phase transitions. The typical situation is that a system of interacting particles exhibits an abrupt change of behaviour at a certain temperature, although the local forces between the particles are thought to be smooth functions of temperature. This account discusses the theory behind a simple model of such phenomena. An important tool is the mathematical discipline known as the Theory of Graphs. There are five chapters, each subdivided into sections. The first chapter is intended as a broad introduction to the subject, and it is written in a more informal manner than the rest. Notes and references for each chapter are given at the end of the chapter.

Discrete Mathematics (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Norman L. Biggs Discrete Mathematics (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Norman L. Biggs
R6,214 Discovery Miles 62 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The long-awaited second edition of Norman Bigg's best-selling Discrete Mathematics, includes new chapters on statements and proof, logical framework, natural numbers, and the integers, in addition to updated chapters from the previous edition. Carefully structured, coherent and comprehensive, each chapter contains tailored exercises and solutions to selected questions, and miscellaneous exercises are presented throughout. This is an invaluable text for students seeking a clear introduction to discrete mathematics, graph theory, combinatorics, number theory and abstract algebra.

Graph Theory 1736-1936 (Paperback, New edition): Norman L. Biggs, E. Keith Lloyd, Robin J. Wilson Graph Theory 1736-1936 (Paperback, New edition)
Norman L. Biggs, E. Keith Lloyd, Robin J. Wilson
R2,361 Discovery Miles 23 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1976, this book, now reissued in paperback, has been widely acclaimed both for its significant contribution to the history of mathematics and for the way that it brings the subject alive. Building on a set of original writings from some of the founders of graph theory, the book traces the historical development of the subject through a linking commentary. The relevant underlying mathematics is also explained, providing an original introduction to the subject for students.

From reviews of the hardback:

The book...serves as an excellent example in fact, as a model of a new approach to one aspect of mathematics, when mathematics is considered as a living, vital and developing tradition. Isis

Biggs, Lloyd and Wilson's unusual and remarkable book traces the evolution and development of graph theory...Conceived in a very original manner and obviously written with devotion and a very great amount of painstaking historical research, it contains an exceptionally fine collection of source material, and to a graph theorist it is a treasure chest of fascinating historical information and curiosities with rich food for thought. Centaurus

Discrete Mathematics (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Norman L. Biggs Discrete Mathematics (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Norman L. Biggs
R1,983 Discovery Miles 19 830 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This much-awaited new edition of Biggs' best-selling text includes new chapters on statements and proof, logical framework, and natural numbers and the integers, in addition to updated chapters, over 1000 tailored exercises and an accompanying website containing hints and solutions to all exercises. The text is designed explicitly for mathematicians and computer scientists seeking a first approach to this important topic.

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