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Randomized algorithms approximation generation and counting

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
2000
ISBN
1852333251, 9781852333256
Open Library ID
OL8974121M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
2 MB (1719664 bytes)
Series
Distinguished Dissertations
Edition
1
Pages
166\166
Library
Kolxo3
DPI
300
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11

Description

Randomized Algorithms discusses two problems of fine pedigree: counting and generation, both of which are of fundamental importance to discrete mathematics and probability. When asking questions like "How many are there?" and "What does it look like on average?" of families of combinatorial structures, answers are often difficult to find - we can be blocked by seemingly intractable algorithms. Randomized Algorithms shows how to get around the problem of intractability with the Markov chain Monte Carlo method, as well as highlighting the method's natural limits. It uses the technique of coupling before introducing "path coupling" a new technique which radically simplifies and improves upon previous methods in the area.

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