This book brings together five topics on the application of Boolean functions They are 1 Equivalence classes of Boolean functions: The number of n-variable functions is large, even for values as small as n = 6, and there has been much research on classifying functions There are many classifications, each with their own distinct merit 2 Boolean functions ожуач for cryptography: The process of encrypting/decrypting plaintext messages often depends on Boolean functions with specific properties For example, highly nonlinear functions are valued because they are less susceptible to linear attacks 3 Boolean differential calculus: An operation analogous to taking the derivative of a real-valued function offers important insight into the properties of Boolean functions One can determine tests or susceptibility to hazards 4 Reversible logic: Most logic functions are irreversible; it is impossible to reconstruct the input, given the output However, Boolean functions that are reversible are necessary for quantum computing, and hold significant promise for low-power computing 5 Data mining: The process of extracting subtle patterns from enormous amounts of data has benefited from the use of a graph-based representation of Boolean functions This has use in surveillance, fraud detection, scientific discovery including bio-informatics, genetics, medicine, and education Written by experts, these chapters present a tutorial view of new and emerging technologies in Boolean functions Table of Contents: Equivalence Classes of Boolean Functions / Boolean Functions for Cryptography / Boolean Differential Calculus / Synthesis of Boolean Functions in Reversible Logic / Data Mining Using Binary Decision Diagrams.  Сложность2010 г Мягкая обложка, 154 стр ISBN 160845181X.