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Algorithmic Adventures: From Knowledge to Magic

Algorithmic Adventures: From Knowledge to Magic


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There is a considerable, satisfying and underappreciated depth in the science of computing, it offers so much more than simply a driving licence for using a computer. The author of this book is a top researcher working on the fundamentals of informatics, and he has considerable experience teaching complex subjects in a simple manner. In this book he invites the reader to explore the science of computing, convinced that a good explanation of even the most basic techniques can demonstrate the power and magic of the underlying principles. The author starts with the development of computer science, algorithms and programming, and then explains and shows how to exploit the concepts of infinity, computability, computational complexity, nondeterminism and randomness. Finally, he offers some insight into emerging computing paradigms such as biological computing and quantum computing. This book is a fascinating read for students of all levels, and for those curious to learn about the science and magic of algorithmics and its role in other scientific disciplines.

Table of Contents:
A Short Story About the Development of Computer Science or Why Computer Science Is Not a Computer Driving Licence.- Algorithmics, or What Have Programming and Baking in Common?.- Infinity Is Not Equal to Infinity, or Why Infinity Is Infinitely Important in Computer Science.- Limits of Computability or Why Do There Exist Tasks That Cannot Be Solved Automatically by Computers.- Complexity Theory or What to Do When the Energy of the Universe Doesn’t Suffice for Performing a Computation?.- Randomness in Nature and as a Source of Efficiency in Algorithmics.- Cryptography, or How to Transform Drawbacks into Advantages.- Computing with DNA Molecules, or Biological Computer Technology on the Horizon.- Quantum Computers, or Computing in the Wonderland of Particles.- How to Make Good Decisions for an Unknown Future or How to Foil an Adversary.

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From the reviews: "A lucid exposition of fundamental ideas, concepts and methods of computer science, their essence and their limits, delightfully represented, and easily understandable for a broad readership. Scientific writing at its best." (Peter Widmayer, ETH Zurich) "This book originated from a series of lectures given by the author to describe what computer science is and what its principle Ideas are. Algorithms are the key concept of this book. ... The inclusion of problems makes the book more than a personal reflection. The style is lively and avoids unnecessary jargon. With a good teacher, it could be suitable as a textbook on the foundations of computer science in an undergraduate classroom." (Anthony J. Duben, ACM Computing Reviews, February, 2010) "This is a very readable book on theoretical computer science, written for nonspecialists. ... Practical applications are illustrated by examples from DNA computing and quantum mechanics. ... Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates and general readers." (M. Bona, Choice, Vol. 47 (5), January, 2010) "The author is an acclaimed computer scientist and he proves why: apart from being an aggressive researcher, he is also an excellent teacher. Using his ability to teach complex computing topics in an interesting way, he introduces to the reader the 'power and the magic' of the underlying principles. ... It will certainly draw interest from both undergraduate and post-graduate students of computing and allied fields. ... I do recommend this beautiful book for a scientific library ... ." (Soubhik Chakraborty, ACM Computing Reviews, August, 2010)


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  • ISBN-13: 9783540859857
  • Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
  • Publisher Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
  • Height: 235 mm
  • No of Pages: 363
  • Returnable: N
  • Width: 155 mm
  • ISBN-10: 3540859853
  • Publisher Date: 07 Jul 2009
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: From Knowledge to Magic


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