Harald Niederreiter

The theory of finite fields is a branch of algebra that has come to the fore because of its diverse applications in such areas as combinatorics, coding theory and the mathematical study of switching ciruits. Meer

This volume contains the refereed proceedings of the Fifth International Con­ ference on Monte Carlo and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods in Scientific Com­ puting (MCQMC 2002) which was held at the National University of Sin­ gapore from 25-28 November 2002. Meer