Algorithmics for Hard Problems

Introduction to Combinatorial Optimization, Randomization, Approximation, and Heuristics
2. Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-3-540-44134-2
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 538 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 2100 g

Reihe: Texts in Theoretical Computer Science. An EATCS Series

Algorithmic design, especially for hard problems, is more essential for success in solving them than any standard improvement of current computer tech­ nologies. Because of this, the design of algorithms for solving hard problems is the core of current algorithmic research from the theoretical point of view as well as from the practical point of view. There are many general text books on algorithmics, and several specialized books devoted to particular approaches such as local search, randomization, approximation algorithms, or heuristics. But there is no textbook that focuses on the design of algorithms for hard computing tasks, and that systematically explains, combines, and compares the main possibilities for attacking hard algorithmic problems. As this topic is fundamental for computer science, this book tries to close this gap. Another motivation, and probably the main reason for writing this book, is connected to education. The considered area has developed very dynami­ cally in recent years and the research on this topic discovered several profound results, new concepts, and new methods. Some of the achieved contributions are so fundamental that one can speak about paradigms which should be in­ cluded in the education of every computer science student. Unfortunately, this is very far from reality. This is because these paradigms are not sufficiently known in the computer science community, and so they are insufficiently com­ municated to students and practitioners.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hromkovic, Juraj

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Algorithmen & Datenstrukturen
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik EDV & Informatik Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Introduction.- 2 Elementary Fundamentals.- 3 Deterministic Approaches.- 4 Approximation Algorithms.- 5 Randomized Algorithms.- 6 Heuristics.- 7 A Guide to Solving Hard Problems.- References.