Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
tropical polynomials, mathematics, factor polynomials
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Mathematics
Abstract
Tropical algebra, also called “min-plus” or “max-plus” algebra, is a relatively new topic in mathematics that has recently caught the interest of algebraic geometers, computer scientists, combinatorists, and other mathematicians. According to Andreas Gathmann , tropical algebra was pioneered by mathematician and computer scientist Imre Simon in the 1980s but did not receive widespread attention until a few years ago. Interestingly, the title “tropical algebra” is nothing more than a reference to Simon’s home country—Brazil.
Recommended Citation
Grigg, Nathan and Jarvis, Dr. Tyler
(2013)
"Factorization of Tropical Polynomials,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2696.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2696