Mathematics in Computing An Accessible Guide to Historical, Foundational and Application Contexts

Provides a broad review of the applications of mathematics to computing, including software engineering, coding theory, cryptography and software reliability Emphasizes the application of mathematics to computing, rather than mathematics for its own sake, covering both discrete and continuous mathem...

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Main Author O'Regan, Gerard
Format eBook Book
LanguageEnglish
Published London Springer Nature 2012
Springer
Springer London, Limited
Springer London
Edition1
Subjects
Coding and Information Theory
Computer Science
Computer science > Mathematics
Computer science > Mathematics. fast (OCoLC)fst00872460
Data processing Computer science
History of Mathematical Sciences
Logics and Meanings of Programs
Math Applications in Computer Science
Mathematical Applications in Computer Science
Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages
Mathematics
Mathematics. fast (OCoLC)fst00872460
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ISBN9781447145349
1447145348
144714533X
9781447145332
DOI10.1007/978-1-4471-4534-9

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Summary:Provides a broad review of the applications of mathematics to computing, including software engineering, coding theory, cryptography and software reliability Emphasizes the application of mathematics to computing, rather than mathematics for its own sake, covering both discrete and continuous mathematics Discusses the application of mathematical techniques to increase confidence in program correctness.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-279) and index
ISBN:9781447145349
1447145348
144714533X
9781447145332
DOI:10.1007/978-1-4471-4534-9