Ramsey Theory

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Ramsey Theory

Post by Royal » Thu Mar 01, 2012 5:15 am

Ramsey theory is concerned with finding order and patterns in systems. Author Paul Hoffman writes, "The idea behind Ramsey theory is that complete disorder is impossible...Any mathematical 'object' can be found if sought in a large enough universe. The Ramsey theorist wants to know the smallest universe that is guaranteed to contain a certain object."

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