Theoretical computer science : introduction to Automata, computability, complexity, algorithmics, randomization, communication, and cryptography

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Theoretical computer science : introduction to Automata, computability, complexity, algorithmics, randomization, communication, and cryptography

Juraj Hromkovič

(Texts in theoretical computer science, An EATCS series)

Springer, c2004

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [305]-308) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Juraj Hromkovic takes the reader on an elegant route through the theoretical fundamentals of computer science. The author shows that theoretical computer science is a fascinating discipline, full of spectacular contributions and miracles. The book also presents the development of the computer scientist's way of thinking as well as fundamental concepts such as approximation and randomization in algorithmics, and the basic ideas of cryptography and interconnection network design.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Alphabets, Words, Languages and Algorithmic Problems
  • Finite Automata
  • Turing Machines
  • Computability
  • Complexity Theory
  • Algorithmics for Hard Problems
  • Randomization
  • Communication and Cryptography
  • References.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA63997511
  • ISBN
    • 3540140158
  • Country Code
    gw
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Berlin ; Tokyo
  • Pages/Volumes
    x, 313 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
  • Parent Bibliography ID
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