Get ready to use the BigInteger data type as Dr. James McCaffrey of Microsoft Research demonstrates zero-based mathematical permutations with C#. A zero-based mathematical permutation of order n is a ...

This is the course webpage for Math304, Department of Mathematics, Simon Fraser University. Spring 2021. In this course we will investigate Rubik's cube, the 15-puzzle, TopSpin, and other permutation ...

Abstract: It is known that, when n is even, the number of permutations of {1,2,...,n} all of whose cycles have odd length equals the number of those all of whose cycles have even length. Adin, Hegedüs ...

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Mathematician Eugenia Cheng explores the uses of math beyond the classroom. Read more columns here. I was in London during the recent Wimbledon tournament, enjoying a traditional Pimm’s Cup and ...