Enumeration problem
From Encyclopedia of Mathematics
An algorithmic problem in which one has to construct an algorithm that enumerates $ A $
for a given set $ A $,
i.e. an algorithm $ \mathfrak A $
that is applicable to any natural number, that converts it to an element of $ A $
and such that any element of $ A $
is obtained by applying $ \mathfrak A $
to some natural number; in other words, $ A = \{ {\mathfrak A ( i) } : {i \in \mathbf N } \} $.
The enumeration problem for a set $ A $
is solvable (i.e. such an $ \mathfrak A $
exists) if and only if $ A $
is a non-empty enumerable set.
How to Cite This Entry:
Enumeration problem. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Enumeration_problem&oldid=15389
Enumeration problem. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Enumeration_problem&oldid=15389
This article was adapted from an original article by V.E. Plisko (originator), which appeared in Encyclopedia of Mathematics - ISBN 1402006098. See original article