Solving Polynomial Equations: Foundations, Algorithms, and Applications

This useful collection provides a general introduction to modern mathematical aspects in computing with multivariate polynomials and in solving algebraic systems. It presents the state of the art in several symbolic, numeric, and symbolic-numeric techniques, including effective and algorithmic methods in algebraic geometry and computational algebra, complexity issues, and a range of applications. Graduate students, as well as researchers in related areas, will find an excellent introduction to currently interesting topics.