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Computation is the process of applying a procedure or algorithm to the solution of a mathematical problem. This book covers three broad topics: the computation process and its limitations, the search for computational efficiency, and the role of quantum mechanics in computation.

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"A beautiful little book.... It succeeds so well because Geroch believes that 'physics is a human activity' and wants to share some of its joy with others." - Physics Today"

Perspectives in Computation

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A Paperback / softback by Robert Geroch

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    Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
    Publication Date: 01/08/2009
    ISBN13: 9780226288550, 978-0226288550
    ISBN10: 0226288552
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    Mathematics Applied mathematics Mathematical / Computational / Theoretical physics

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Computation is the process of applying a procedure or algorithm to the solution of a mathematical problem. This book covers three broad topics: the computation process and its limitations, the search for computational efficiency, and the role of quantum mechanics in computation.

    Trade Review
    "A beautiful little book.... It succeeds so well because Geroch believes that 'physics is a human activity' and wants to share some of its joy with others." - Physics Today"

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