Combinatorial optimization algorithms are used in many applications
including the design, management, and operations of communication
networks. The objective of this book is to advance and promote the
theory and applications of combinatorial optimization in communication
networks. Each chapter of the book is written by an expert dealing with
theoretical, computational, or applied aspects of combinatorial
optimization.
Topics covered in the book include the combinatorial optimization
problems arising in optical networks, wireless ad hoc networks, sensor
networks, mobile communication systems, and satellite networks. A
variety of problems are addressed using combinatorial optimization
techniques, ranging from routing and resource allocation to QoS
provisioning.