The unity of combinatorics / Ezra Brown, Richard K. Guy.

Author/creator Brown, Ezra
Other author Guy, Richard K.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoProvidence, Rhode Island : MAA Press, an imprint of the American Mathematical Society, [2020]
Descriptionxiv, 351 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
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Subjects

SeriesThe Carus mathematical monographs, 0069-0813 ; volume 36
Contents Blocks, sequences, bow ties, and worms -- Combinatorial games -- Fibonacci, Pascal, and Catalan -- Catwalks, sandsteps, and Pascal pyramids -- Unique rook circuits -- Sums, colorings, squared squares, and packings -- Difference sets and combinatorial designs -- Geometric connections -- The groups P SL(2, 7) and GL(3, 2) and why they are isomorphic -- Incidence matrices, codes, and sphere packings -- Kirkman's schoolgirls, fields, spreads, and hats -- (7, 3, 1) and combinatorics -- (7, 3, 1) and normed algebras -- (7, 3, 1) and matroids -- Coin turning games and Mock turtles -- The (11, 5, 2) biplane, codes, designs, and groups -- Rick's tricky six puzzle : more than meets the eye -- S(5, 8, 24) -- The miracle octad generator.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2019056911
ISBN9781470452797 (hardcover)
ISBN(ebook)

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