Configurations from a Graphical Viewpoint

Tomaz Pisanski, Brigitte Servatius

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English

Birkhauser Boston Inc
23 September 2012

Algebraic geometry; Topology; Combinatorics & graph theory

Series: Birkhauser Advanced Texts / Basler Lehrbucher

Configurations can be studied from a graph-theoretical viewpoint via the so-called Levi graphs and lie at the heart of graphs, groups, surfaces, and geometries, all of which are very active areas of mathematical exploration. In this self-contained textbook, algebraic graph theory is used to introduce groups; topological graph theory is used to explore surfaces; and geometric graph theory is implemented to analyze incidence geometries.

After a preview of configurations in Chapter 1, a concise introduction to graph theory is presented in Chapter 2, followed by a geometric introduction to groups in Chapter 3. Maps and surfaces are combinatorially treated in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 introduces the concept of incidence structure through vertex colored graphs, and the combinatorial aspects of classical configurations are studied. Geometric aspects, some historical remarks, references, and applications of classical configurations appear in the last chapter.

With over two hundred illustrations, challenging exercises at the end of each chapter, a comprehensive bibliography, and a set of open problems, Configurations from a Graphical Viewpoint is well suited for a graduate graph theory course, an advanced undergraduate seminar, or a self-contained reference for mathematicians and researchers.

By: Tomaz Pisanski, Brigitte Servatius
Imprint: Birkhauser Boston Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2013 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 5.679kg
ISBN: 9780817683634
ISBN 10: 0817683631
Series: Birkhauser Advanced Texts / Basler Lehrbucher
Pages: 279
Publication Date: 23 September 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface.- Introduction.- Graphs.- Groups, Actions, and Symmetry.- Maps.- Combinatorial Configurations.- Geometric Configurations.- Index.- Bibliography.