Paper by Erik D. Demaine

Reference:

Erik D. Demaine and Martin L. Demaine, “Puzzles, Art, and Magic with Algorithms”, Theory of Computing Systems, volume 39, number 3, June 2006, pages 473–481. Special issue of selected papers from the 3rd International Conference on Fun with Algorithms, 2004.

Abstract:

Solving and designing puzzles, creating sculpture and architecture, and inventing magic tricks all lead to fun and interesting algorithmic problems. This paper describes some of our explorations into these areas.

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The paper is 10 pages.

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