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Polyominoes Solomon W. Golomb

Polyominoes By Solomon W. Golomb

Polyominoes by Solomon W. Golomb


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Summary

In this expanded edition, the inventor of polyominoes - a collection of squares joined along their edges which have inspired the invention of video games such as Tetris as well as contributing to combinatorial geometry - takes a new generation of readers on a mathematical journey.

Polyominoes Summary

Polyominoes: Puzzles, Patterns, Problems, and Packings - Revised and Expanded Second Edition by Solomon W. Golomb

Inspiring popular video games like Tetris while contributing to the study of combinatorial geometry and tiling theory, polyominoes have continued to spark interest ever since their inventor, Solomon Golomb, introduced them to puzzle enthusiasts several decades ago. In this expanded edition, the author takes a new generation of readers on a mathematical journey into the world of polyominoes, incorporating important recent developments. Deceptively simple, polyominoes are a collection of squares joined together along their edges. But how many different polyominoes can you make with 5 squares, 6 squares, n squares? Posing problems and giving answers along the way, Golomb invites the reader to play with these mathematical structures and develop an understanding of their extraordinary properties. In this new edition, he addresses the properties of octominoes and enneominoes and the problem of how to cover a doughnut with polyominoes. An extensive bibliography has been included to guide the reader to other interesting mathematical conundrums and to more advanced mathematical theories of polyominoes.

Polyominoes Reviews

The book covers all areas, both beginner and expert, thoroughly. Hundreds of diagrams illustrate the detailed, clearly written texts.... A classic. From a simple idea, Golomb has created a ... science.---Colin Singleton, New Scientist
One of the most eagerly anticipated second editions in the history of mathematics, [Polyominoes] was worth it.... Truly a jewel in the crown of mathematical royalty, this book deserves to be a runaway bestseller.---Charles Ashbacher, Journal of Recreational Mathematics
Truly a jewel in the crown of mathematical royalty, this book deserves to be a runaway bestseller. * Journal of Recreational Mathematics *

About Solomon W. Golomb

Solomon W. Golomb, University Professor at the University of Southern California, teaches in the Departments of Mathematics and Electrical Engineering, invents mathematical puzzles, and publishes in many areas of science and technology.

Additional information

GOR007722135
9780691085739
0691085730
Polyominoes: Puzzles, Patterns, Problems, and Packings - Revised and Expanded Second Edition by Solomon W. Golomb
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Princeton University Press
19940926
248
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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