Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications
2 total works
Volume of geometric objects plays an important role in applied and theoretical mathematics. This is particularly true in the relatively new branch of discrete geometry, where volume is often used to find new topics for research. Volumetric Discrete Geometry demonstrates the recent aspects of volume, introduces problems related to it, and presents methods to apply it to other geometric problems.
Part I of the text consists of survey chapters of selected topics on volume and is suitable for advanced undergraduate students. Part II has chapters of selected proofs of theorems stated in Part I and is oriented for graduate level students wishing to learn about the latest research on the topic. Chapters can be studied independently from each other.
- Provides a list of 30 open problems to promote research
- Features more than 60 research exercises
- Ideally suited for researchers and students of combinatorics, geometry and discrete mathematics
Volume Inequalities for Arrangements of Convex Bodies
by Karoly Bezdek and Muhammad Ali Khan
The book is centered around two major conjectures of discrete geometry: the Hadwiger-Levi conjecture (1955) and the Kneser-Poulsen conjecture (1955). Although both conjectures have been solved only in dimension two and are open in higher dimensions, they have already influenced a great deal of research in discrete geometry and surely will continue to do so. The book gives a detailed account of all major results already achieved with complete proofs and emphasizing the role of volumetric methods/inequalities. The book's main purpose is to present the relevant frontline research in discrete geometry while generating wider interest in two fundamental conjectures of discrete geometry.