A Course in Enumeration

A Course in Enumeration

Author
Martin Aigner
Publication Year
2007
Publisher
Springer
Language
English
Document Type
Book
Faculty / Subject Heading
Mathematics and Statistics

This book leads the reader in a leisurely way from the basic notions to a variety of topics, ranging from algebra to statistical physics. Its aim is to introduce the student to a fascinating field, and to be a source of information for the professional mathematician who wants to learn more about the subject.


Keywords: Mathematics and Statistics / Algebra / Pólya theory / Combinatorial coefficients / Generating functions / Graph and knot polynomials / Hypergeometric summation / Orthogonal polynomials / Sieve methods / Statisical physics / Statistical physics / Symmetric functions