Sphere packings is one of the most fascinating and challenging subjects in mathematics. In the course of centuries, many exciting results have been obtained, ingenious methods created, related challenging problems proposed, and many surprising connections with other subjects found. This book gives a full account of this fascinating subject, especially its local aspects, discrete aspects, and its proof methods. The book includes both classical and contemporary results and provides a full treatment of the subject.
- ISBN13 9780387987941
- Publish Date 19 August 1999
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Edition 1999 ed.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 242
- Language English