Algebraic Graph Theory - Morphisms, Monoids and Matrices

Graph models are extremely useful for almost all applications and applicators as they play an important role as structuring tools. They allow to model net structures - like roads, computers, telephones - instances of abstract data structures - like lists, stacks, trees - and functional or object oriented programming. In turn, graphs are models for mathematical objects, like categories and functors.
This highly self-contained book about algebraic graph theory is written with a view to keep the lively and unconventional atmosphere of a spoken text to communicate the enthusiasm the author feels about this subject. The focus is on homomorphisms and endomorphisms, matrices and eigenvalues. It ends with a challenging chapter on the topological question of embeddability of Cayley graphs on surfaces.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Ulrich Knauer
• Editore: De Gruyter
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 20.09.2011
• EAN: 9783110254082
• ISBN: 978-3-11-025408-2
• Pagine: 308
• Peso: 690 g
• Illustrazioni: 6 b/w tbl.
• Serie: De Gruyter Studies in Mathematics
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Matematica