Rudolf Fritsch,
Gerda Fritsch
Springer New York
0e druk, 2012
9781461272540
The Four-Color Theorem
History, Topological Foundations, and Idea of Proof
Specificaties
Paperback, 260 blz.
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Engels
Springer New York |
0e druk, 2012
ISBN13: 9781461272540
Rubricering
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
This book discusses a famous problem that helped to define the field now known as topology: What is the minimum number of colors required to print a map so that no two adjoining countries have the same color? This problem remained unsolved until the 1950s, when it was finally cracked using a computer. This book discusses the history and mathematics of the problem, as well as the philosophical debate which ensued, regarding the validity of computer generated proofs.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781461272540
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:260
Uitgever:Springer New York
Druk:0
Inhoudsopgave
1 History.- 2 (Topological) Maps.- 3 The Four-Color Theorem (Topological Version).- 4 Topology to Combinatorics.- 5 The Four-Color Theorem (Combinatorial Version).- 6 Reducibility.- 7 The Quest for Unavoidable Sets.- Works of Reference.