Numbers, Groups and Codes - Couverture souple

Humphreys, J. F.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 052154050X ISBN 13 : 9780521540506

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

This textbook is an introduction to algebra via examples. The book moves from properties of integers, through other examples, to the beginnings of group theory. Applications to public key codes and to error correcting codes are emphasised. These applications, together with sections on logic and finite state machines, make the text suitable for students of computer science as well as mathematics students. Attention is paid to historical development of the mathematical ideas. This second edition contains new material on mathematical reasoning skills and a new chapter on polynomials has been added. The book was developed from first-level courses taught in the UK and USA. These courses proved successful in developing not only a theoretical understanding but also algorithmic skills. This book can be used at a wide range of levels: it is suitable for first- or second-level university students, and could be used as enrichment material for upper-level school students.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

'This book is a lucid introduction to the subject which would make a suitable text for a one-semester course in the undergraduate program. It is very useful to everybody who want to understand the concepts of algebra and group theory and their relation to applications, particularly in computer science.' Zentralblatt MATH

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 052154050X
• ISBN 13: 9780521540506
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 354