A Recursive Introduction to the Theory of Computation - Brossura

Smith, Carl

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1461264200 ISBN 13: 9781461264200

Casa editrice: Springer, 2012

Riassunto

The aim of this textbook is to present an account of the theory of computation. After introducing the concept of a model of computation and presenting various examples, the author explores the limitations of effective computation via basic recursion theory. Self-reference and other methods are introduced as fundamental and basic tools for constructing and manipulating algorithms. From there the book considers the complexity of computations and the notion of a complexity measure is introduced. Finally, the book culminates in considering time and space measures and in classifying computable functions as being either feasible or not. The author assumes only a basic familiarity with discrete mathematics and computing, making this textbook ideal for a graduate-level introductory course. It is based on many such courses presented by the author and so numerous exercises are included. In addition, the solutions to most of these exercises are provided.

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Contenuti

1. Models of Computation.- 2. Basic Recursive Function Theory.- Abstract Complexity Theory.- 4. Complete Problems.- Solutions to Selected Exercises.- List of Symbols.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Springer
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1461264200
• ISBN 13: 9781461264200
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 160
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