Combinatorial optimization in geometry

@article{Rivin2003CombinatorialOI,
  title={Combinatorial optimization in geometry},
  author={Igor Rivin},
  journal={Adv. Appl. Math.},
  year={2003},
  volume={31},
  pages={242-271}
}
  • Igor Rivin
  • Published 6 July 1999
  • Mathematics
  • Adv. Appl. Math.
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