Idempotency (Publications of the Newton Institute): 11 (Publications of the Newton Institute, Series Number 11) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 052155344X ISBN 13: 9780521553445

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1998

Synopsis

Certain nonlinear optimization problems arising in such disparate areas as the theory of computation, pure and applied probability and mathematical physics, can be solved by linear methods, provided one replaces the usual number system with one in which addition satisfies the idempotent law. This systematic study of the subject has emerged, triggered in part by a workshop organized by Hewlett-Packard's Basic Research Institute in the Mathematical Sciences (BRIMS), which brought together many leading researchers in the area. This volume is a record of that workshop, but it also includes other invited contributions, a broad Introduction to Idempotency, written specially for the book, and a bibliography of the subject. In sum, the articles cover both practical and more theoretical considerations, making it essential reading for all workers in the area.

About this title

Review

'... essential reading for everybody interested in the area.' European Mathematical Society

Book Description

A record of a workshop organized by Hewlett-Packard's Basic Research Institute in the Mathematical Sciences, which brought together many leading researchers in the subject. The articles cover both practical and more theoretical considerations, making it essential reading for all workers in the area.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052155344X
• ISBN 13: 9780521553445
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 456
• Editor: Gunawardena Jeremy