Key papers in Theoretical Computer Science

Pofolia’s corpus holds 46 papers from the Theoretical Computer Science subfield (2012–2026). The list below starts with the most cited.

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Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”.

  • How to Solve It : A New Aspect of Mathematical Method

    2014 · FWCI 943.11 · 1,426 citations

    This abstract describes a perennial bestseller that reveals how the mathematical method of demonstrating a proof or finding an unknown can be applied to solve any "reasoned" problem, from engineering to word games.

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  • Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society

    Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society · 2026 · Q1 · 1,257 citations

    This paper presents a construction for wavelet sets in R and R^n, which are then used to demonstrate continuous dependence on underlying subsets and prove the path-connectedness of s-elementary wavelets.

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  • Sheaves in Geometry and Logic: A First Introduction to Topos Theory

    Medical Entomology and Zoology · 2018 · FWCI 44.34 · 852 citations

    This text introduces topos theory, a field originating from the study of sheaves in geometry and logic, as a unified framework for diverse mathematical concepts.

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  • A course of modern analysis an introduction to the general theory of infinite processes and of analytic functions with an account of the principal transcendental functions

    2021 · 850 citations

    This classic 1902 text, now in its fifth edition, remains a valuable resource for its exhaustive treatment of special functions in mathematical physics and differential equations, and for introducing modern complex analysis methods in English.

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  • The Foundations of Arithmetic

    2020 · FWCI 25.56 · 713 citations

    This edition of Frege's 'Foundations of Arithmetic' is structured to make the philosophical work more accessible for undergraduates.

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  • A Survey of Modern Algebra

    2017 · FWCI 31.81 · 675 citations

    This abstract describes a classic text on modern algebra, authored by two future leaders in the field, which has significantly influenced mathematical understanding for many years.

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  • Memoirs of the American Mathematical Society

    Memoirs of the American Mathematical Society · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · 665 citations

    This paper proves a Brunn-Minkowski inequality for a nonlinear capacity, Cap_A, associated with A-harmonic functions related to the p-Laplace equation.

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  • A History of Greek Mathematics

    Cambridge University Press eBooks · 2013 · FWCI 81.01 · 574 citations

    This work provides a rigorous exposition of ancient Greek mathematics, detailing methodologies for modern mathematicians and explanations for classicists.

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  • Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society

    Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society · 2026 · 561 citations

    Researchers have identified 26 distinct indecomposable self-dual codes of length 24 over GF(2), including unique codes with minimum weights of 8 and 6.

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  • Foundations of Set Theory

    2012 · FWCI 158.32 · 402 citations

    This abstract outlines a comprehensive exploration of the foundational concepts in set theory, covering its historical antinomies and various theoretical approaches.

  • Calculus: Early Transcendentals

    2018 · 277 citations

    This text aims to provide clarity, accuracy, and real-world examples to help students succeed in calculus.

  • Ueber die Anzahl der Primzahlen unter einer gegebenen Grösse

    Cambridge University Press eBooks · 2013 · FWCI 432.93 · 241 citations

    This paper proves that all non-trivial zeros of the Riemann zeta function lie on the critical line Re(s)=0.5, establishing the Riemann Hypothesis.

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  • Fundamenta nova theoriae functionum ellipticarum

    Cambridge University Press eBooks · 2013 · FWCI 188.80 · 230 citations

    This is a digitized version of a foundational work on elliptic functions, made available through Google and the Internet Archive.

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  • A History of the Mathematical Theory of Probability

    Cambridge University Press eBooks · 2014 · FWCI 4.56 · 216 citations

    This 1865 work chronicles the historical development of probability theory as a distinct mathematical subject, tracing its origins from 17th-century problems to the advanced work of Laplace.

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  • Fundamenta Mathematicae

    Fundamenta Mathematicae · 2026 · Q3 · 210 citations

    Researchers constructed a rigid, atomless Boolean algebra that lacks uncountable antichains and allows for the elimination of the Malitz quantifier Q21.

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  • The History of mathematical proof in ancient traditions

    Choice Reviews Online · 2013 · 187 citations

    This collection explores the diverse historical development and understanding of mathematical proof across various ancient traditions, moving beyond a singular Greek ideal.

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  • Was sind und was sollen die Zahlen?

    Cambridge University Press eBooks · 2012 · FWCI 9.32 · 176 citations

    Richard Dedekind's 1888 book resolved foundational issues in calculus by constructing real numbers from rational numbers using the 'Dedekind cut' method.

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  • Primes of the form x<sup>2 </sup>+ ny<sup>2</sup>

    The Bulletin of Society for Mathematical Services and Standards · 2012 · FWCI 237.61 · 174 citations · Open access

    This paper extends Fermat's theorem on sums of two squares to primes representable as a square plus a multiple of another square.

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  • Teaching Mathematics in Tomorrow’s Society: A Case for an Oncoming Counter Paradigm

    2015 · FWCI 228.00 · 174 citations · Open access

    A new "questioning the world" paradigm for mathematics education is proposed, offering a potential solution to the current crisis by moving beyond traditional "visiting works" approaches.

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  • Origins of Numerical Knowledge

    2018 · FWCI 37.88 · 164 citations

    Young infants possess an innate system for representing and manipulating small quantities, allowing them to understand numerical relationships.

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  • Journal of the European Mathematical Society

    Journal of the European Mathematical Society · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · 97 citations

    The mixing time of Glauber dynamics for the 2D Ising model with random boundary conditions is shown to be quasi-polynomial (L^c log L) for all temperatures above critical, a significant improvement over previous exponential bounds.

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  • Fundamenta Mathematicae

    Fundamenta Mathematicae · 2026 · Q3 · 210 citations

    Researchers constructed a rigid, atomless Boolean algebra that lacks uncountable antichains and allows for the elimination of the Malitz quantifier Q21.

    Go to source

  • Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society

    Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society · 2026 · Q1 · 1,257 citations

    This paper presents a construction for wavelet sets in R and R^n, which are then used to demonstrate continuous dependence on underlying subsets and prove the path-connectedness of s-elementary wavelets.

    Go to source

  • Memoirs of the American Mathematical Society

    Memoirs of the American Mathematical Society · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · 665 citations

    This paper proves a Brunn-Minkowski inequality for a nonlinear capacity, Cap_A, associated with A-harmonic functions related to the p-Laplace equation.

    Go to source

  • Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society

    Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society · 2026 · 561 citations

    Researchers have identified 26 distinct indecomposable self-dual codes of length 24 over GF(2), including unique codes with minimum weights of 8 and 6.

    Go to source

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