Branch and Bound Methods for Combinatorial Problems

by John D.C. Little

Combinatorial problems arise in a wide variety of fields, from computer science to operations research to engineering. This book provides an in-depth introduction to the branch and bound method, a powerful algorithmic technique for solving combinatorial optimization problems. With clear explanations, detailed examples, and practical advice, John D. C. Little's work is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand this important area of research. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

56 pages, Paperback

Published July 18, 2023

About the author

John Dutton Conant Little was an Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology best known for his result in operations research, Little's law.