Les livres classés sous : mathematics
The Mathematics of Information Coding, Extraction and Distribution
High performance computing consumes and generates vast
amounts of data, and the storage, retrieval, and
transmission of this data are major obstacles to effective
use of computing power. Challenges inherent in all of these
operations are security, speed, ...
(paru le 01/01/1998, consulté 47 fois)
Mathematics and Music A Diderot Mathematical Forum
In Western Civilization Mathematics and Music have a
long and interesting history in common, with several
interactions, traditionally associated with the name of
Pythagoras but also with a significant number of other
mathematicians, like Leibniz, for inst...
(paru le 05/09/2002, consulté 142 fois)
Foundation of Computational Mathematics
The Society for the Foundations of Computational
Mathematics supports fundamental research in a wide
spectrum of computational mathematics and its application
areas. As part of its endeavour to promote research in
computational mathematics, the society re...
(paru le 01/09/2001, consulté 158 fois)
The Last Recreations Hydras, Eggs, and Other Mathematical Mystifications
"It's fitting that a man who has written so lucidly on paradoxes has had a career that is in itself a bit of a paradox. Martin Gardner never took a mathematics course in college, yet probably has done more to stimulate an appreciation for curiosity about,...
(paru le 30/04/2005, consulté 267 fois)
Integers, Polynomials, and Rings A Course in Algebra
Mathematics is often regarded as the study of calculation, but in fact, mathematics is much more. It combines creativity and logic in order to arrive at abstract truths. This book is intended to illustrate how calculation, creativity, and logic can be com...
(paru le 13/02/2004, consulté 551 fois)
Trigonometric Delights
Trigonometry has always been the black sheep of
mathematics. It has a reputation as a dry and difficult
subject, a glorified form of geometry complicated by
tedious computation. In this book, Eli Maor draws on his
remarkable talents as a guide to the worl...
(paru le 06/12/2002, consulté 525 fois)
Mathematics for the Nonmathematician
Erudite and entertaining overview follows development of
mathematics from ancient Greeks, through Middle Ages and
Renaissance to the present. Chapters focus on Logic and
Mathematics, the Number, the Fundamental Concept,
Differential Calculus, the Theory o...
(paru le 26/02/2002, consulté 480 fois)
Mathematics for Physics
Mathematics is the essential language of science. It enables us to describe abstract physical concepts, and to apply these concepts in practical ways. Yet mathematical skills and concepts are an aspect of physics that many students fear the most.
Mathe...
(paru le 12/12/2006, consulté 685 fois)
Across the board The Mathematics of Chessboard Problems
Across the Board is the definitive work on chessboard
problems. It is not simply about chess but the chessboard
itself--that simple grid of squares so common to games around the
world. And, more importantly, the fascinating mathematics behind
it. From...
(paru le 22/04/2004, consulté 549 fois)
Musimathics The Mathematical Foundations of Music, Volume 1
"Mathematics can be as effortless as humming a tune, if you know the tune," writes Gareth Loy. In Musimathics, Loy teaches us the tune, providing a friendly and spirited tour of the mathematics of music--a commonsense, self-contained introduction for the ...
(paru le 01/08/2006, consulté 1163 fois)
Biostatistics A Guide to Design, Analysis, and Discovery
Today, mathematics, biology, medicine, and statistics are closing the interdisciplinary gap in an unprecedented way and many of the important unanswered questions now emerge at the interface of these disciplines. Now in its Second Edition, this user-frien...
(paru le 14/03/2007, consulté 1219 fois)
Sherlock Holmes in Babylon and Other Tales of Mathematical History
This book is a collection of 44 articles on the history of
mathematics, published in MAA journals over the past 100 years.
Covering a span of almost 4000 years, from the ancient
Babylonians to the eighteenth century, it chronicles the enormous
changes...
(paru le 30/09/2004, consulté 990 fois)
Protecting Information
For many everyday transmissions, it is essential to protect digital information from noise or eavesdropping. This undergraduate introduction to error correction and cryptography is unique in devoting several chapters to quantum cryptography and quantum co...
(paru le 31/07/2006, consulté 959 fois)
Mathematically Speaking A Dictionary of Quotations
Mathematically Speaking has, for the first time, brought
together in one easily accessible form the best expressed
thoughts that are especially illuminating and pertinent to
the discipline of Mathematics. Some of the quotes are
profound, others are wise, ...
(paru le 01/09/2001, consulté 930 fois)
Mathematics of Games and Gambling
This book introduces and develops some of the important and beautiful elementary mathematics needed for rational analysis of various gambling and game activities. Most of the standard casino games (roulette, craps, blackjack, keno), some social games (bac...
(paru le 04/04/2007, consulté 1266 fois)
First Steps for Math Olympians Using the American Mathematics Competitions
A major aspect of mathematical training and its benefit to society is the ability to use logic to solve problems. The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) have been given for more than fifty years to millions of high school students. This book consider...
(paru le 05/04/2007, consulté 1248 fois)
Number Theory An approach through history from Hammurapi to Legendre
Number Theory or arithmetic, as some prefer to call it, is the oldest, purest, liveliest, most elementary yet sophisticated field of mathematics. It is no coincidence that the fundamental science of numbers has come to be known as the "Queen of Mathematic...
(paru le 29/01/2007, consulté 1267 fois)
The universality of the radon transform
Written by a leading scholar in mathematics, this
monograph discusses the Radon transform. This topic has
wide ranging applications, in particular X-ray technology,
partial differential equations, nuclear magnetic resonance
scanning, and tomography.
Read...
(paru le 15/10/2003, consulté 1290 fois)
The Linear Algebra a Beginning Graduate Student Ought to Know
Linear algebra is a living, active branch of mathematics which is central to almost all other areas of mathematics, both pure and applied, as well as computer science, the physical and social sciences, and engineering. It entails an extensive corpus of th...
(paru le 15/11/2006, consulté 1327 fois)
Simulation and Monte Carlo With applications in finance and MCMC
Simulation and Monte Carlo is aimed at students studying for degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Operational Research, Computer Science, and allied subjects, who wish an up-to-date account of the theory and practice of Simulation. ...
(paru le 23/02/2007, consulté 1484 fois)
Fixed Income Mathematics Analytical and Statistical Techniques
The standard reference for fixed income portfolio managers
Despite their conservative nature, fixed income instruments are among the investment industry's most complex and potentially risky investments. Fixed Income Mathematics is recognized worldwid...
(paru le 01/01/2006, consulté 796 fois)
A Beginner's guide to Graph's theory
Graph theory continues to be one of the fastest growing areas of modern mathematics
Second edition includes new chapters, more examples, exercises, hints and solutions to key problems
Strikes a balance between a theoretical and practical approach
...
(paru le 01/08/2007, consulté 2874 fois)
Finite mathematics an applied approach
Finite Maths is often a required course, taken by students who
come with a weak math background and struggle with the subject.
Young/Lee's Finite Mathematics: An Applied Approach 3rd Edition
is written with these students in mind. Despite the excellent...
(paru le 27/01/2004, consulté 1742 fois)
An Introduction to Quantum Computing
Assumes basic background in mathematics and computer science
Emphasis on pedagogical presentation of concepts
Clear, explanatory diagrams are provided throughout
Contains numerous integrated exercises
This concise, accessible text provides a tho...
(paru le 16/11/2006, consulté 1538 fois)
Discrete Mathematics Using a Computer
Discrete Mathematics Using a Computer offers a new, "hands-on" approach to teaching Discrete Mathematics. Using software that is freely available on Mac, PC and Unix platforms, the functional language Haskell allows students to experiment with mathematica...
(paru le 31/05/2006, consulté 1478 fois)
The Cryptoclub Using Mathematics to Make and Break Secret Codes
Join the Cryptokids as they apply basic mathematics to make and break secret codes. This book has many hands-on activities that have been tested in both classrooms and informal settings. Classic coding methods are discussed, such as Caesar, substitution, ...
(paru le 06/11/2006, consulté 2562 fois)
Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications
Discrete Mathematics and its Applications, Sixth Edition, is intended for one- or two-term introductory discrete mathematics courses taken by students from a wide variety of majors, including computer science, mathematics, and engineering. This renowned b...
(paru le 11/10/2006, consulté 1953 fois)
Public-Key Cryptography Volume 62
This collection of articles grew out of an expository and tutorial conference on public-key cryptography held at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (Baltimore).
The book provides an introduction and survey on public-key cryptography for those with consider...
(paru le 26/01/2006, consulté 2233 fois)
How to Prove It A Structured Approach
Many students have trouble the first time they take a mathematics course in which proofs play a significant role. This new edition of Velleman's successful text will prepare students to make the transition from solving problems to proving theorems by teac...
(paru le 14/04/2006, consulté 1654 fois)
The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Mathematics and Logic
Mathematics and logic have been central topics of concern since the dawn of philosophy. Since logic is the study of correct reasoning, it is a fundamental branch of epistemology and a priority in any philosophical system. Philosophers have focused on math...
(paru le 23/03/2005, consulté 969 fois)
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science is the perfect text to combine the fields of mathematics and computer science. Written by leading academics in these fields, the text introduces your students to all of the mathematics they need to know, with the ...
(paru le 30/09/2005, consulté 2080 fois)
Complexity and Cryptography An Introduction
Cryptography plays a crucial role in many aspects of today's world, from internet banking and ecommerce to email and web-based business processes. Understanding the principles on which it is based is an important topic that requires a knowledge of both co...
(paru le 17/01/2006, consulté 1679 fois)
Mathematics for Computer Graphics
Baffled by maths? Then don't give up hope.
John Vince will show you how to understand many of the mathematical ideas used in computer animation, virtual reality, CAD, and other areas of computer graphics.
In thirteen chapters you will rediscover - a...
(paru le 06/12/2005, consulté 2078 fois)
The Limits of Abstraction
Kit Fine develops a Fregean theory of abstraction, and
suggests that it may yield a new philosophical foundation
for mathematics, one that can account for both our
reference to various mathematical objects and our knowledge
of various mathematical truths....
(paru le 12/12/2002, consulté 1592 fois)
Sets, Functions, and Logic An Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
Keith Devlin. You know him. You've read his columns in MAA
Online, you've heard him on the radio, and you've seen his
popular mathematics books. In between all those activities and
his own research, he's been hard at work revising Sets, Functions
and ...
(paru le 05/01/2004, consulté 1838 fois)