The Theory of Partitions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521637664)

This book develops the theory of partitions. Simply put, the partitions of a number are the ways of writing that number as sums of positive integers. For example, the five partitions of 4 are 4, 3+1, 2+2, 2+1+1, and 1+1+1+1. Surprisingly, such a simple matter requires some deep mathematics for its study. This book considers the many theoretical aspects of this subject, which have in turn recently found applications to statistical mechanics, computer science and other branches of mathematics. With minimal prerequisites, this book is suitable for students as well as researchers in combinatorics, analysis, and number theory.

Author: George E. Andrews, Andrews George E.
ISBN-10: 052163766X
ISBN-13: 9780521637664
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/28/1998
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.10h x 5.98w x 0.70d