Polyominoes 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.
"The book covers all areas, both beginner and expert, thoroughlyHundreds 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 *
"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 *
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691085739 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691085730 |
| Title | Polyominoes |
| Author | Solomon W Golomb |
| Series | Princeton Science Library |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 1994-09-26 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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