Complexity theory aims to understand and classify computational problems, especially decision problems, according to their inherent complexity. This book uses new techniques to expand the theory for use with counting problems. The authors present dichotomy classifications for broad classes of counting problems in the realm of P and NP. Classifications are proved for partition functions of spin systems, graph homomorphisms, constraint satisfaction problems, and Holant problems. The book assumes minimal prior knowledge of computational complexity theory, developing proof techniques as needed and gradually increasing the generality and abstraction of the theory. This volume presents the theory on the Boolean domain, and includes a thorough presentation of holographic algorithms, culminating in classifications of computational problems studied in exactly solvable models from statistical mechanics.



Zusammenfassung
A sweeping classification theory for computational counting problems using new techniques and theories.
Titel
Complexity Dichotomies for Counting Problems: Volume 1, Boolean Domain
EAN
9781108505840
ISBN
978-1-108-50584-0
Format
E-Book (epub)
Veröffentlichung
16.11.2017
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Dateigrösse
94.81 MB
Jahr
2017
Untertitel
Englisch