Mathematica in action.
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Mathematics in general (00A05) Computational number theory (11Yxx) Introductory exposition (textbooks, tutorial papers, etc.) pertaining to numerical analysis (65-01) Numerical interpolation (65D05) Computer-aided design (modeling of curves and surfaces) (65D17) Numerical aspects of computer graphics, image analysis, and computational geometry (65D18) Numerical computation of solutions to single equations (65H05) Theory of programming languages (68N15) Computer graphics; computational geometry (digital and algorithmic aspects) (68U05) Computer science aspects of computer-aided design (68U07) Symbolic computation and algebraic computation (68W30)
This is the second edition of the very well written textbook where techniques of using \textit{Mathematica} are described. [See the reviews of the first English edition (1991; Zbl 0770.65001) and the German edition (1993; Zbl 0782.65006)]. New in the second edition: Interpolation (Chapter 11): This chapter gives a detailed treatment of the many types of interpolation from built-in methods to techniques of Bézier curves and Stineman interpolation. Equation Solving (Chapter 12): Version 3.0 contains some powerful new functions for dealing with solutions to algebraic equations. Chapter 12 also includes some special code for certain types of numerical equation-solving problems such as finding all roots in a given rectangle for a system of two equations. Differential equations (Chapter 13): A brief introduction to diverse visualization techniques for ordinary differential equations. A new chapter on a ``perfect check-digit scheme that uses the dihedral group of the pentagon (Chapter19). This provides a context to introduce the topic of group multiplication in \textit{Mathematica}. A discussion of how symbolic summation and integration can lead to surprising new formulas for \(\pi\) (Chapter 20). In particular, a treatment is given of the Bailey-Borwein-Plouffe formula which is quite shocking as it allows the computation of the \(n\)-th base-16 digit of \(\pi\) using only machine-precision arithmetic and a small amount of memory. Traditional methods of getting \(\pi\)-digits require high-precision arithmetic sufficient for all prior digits. A chapter on how to automate an interesting artistic construction of M. C. Escher (Chapter 22). The package that is provided will allow the reader to construct a diverse collection of interesting patterns. A chapter of how \textit{Mathematica} can be used to illuminate the four-color theorem (Chapter 24). This includes a sophisticated package for dealing with planar maps and graphs. A function to four-color planar maps and graphs is included. A discussion of how \textit{Mathematica} can be used to illustrate the Banach-Tarski paradox (Chapter 26). This includes further discussion of group theory as well as the geometry needed to construct tilings in the hyperbolic plane. Expanded treatment in the second edition: The chapter of certifying primality (Chapter 18) is much expanded with detailed discussion of exactly how {PrimeQ} works. Continued fractions are discussed in more detail (Chapter 16). Gaussian primes are given an expanded treatment with a discussion of the Gaussian moat conjecture (Chapter 17). The routine to factor Gaussian integers presented in the first edition is now part of the kernel. Sums of two or more squares are given a somewhat expanded treatment though some functions from the first edition are now included in the standard package {NumberTheoryFunctions} and so are not discussed in as much detail as formerly. The treatment of computational geometry is much expanded and improved including a complete discussion of an example of a polyhedral art gallery that is unguardable by vertex guards (Chapter 23). The discussion of parametric surface plotting (Chapter 8) is enhanced especially with a new section on adaptive surface plotting. A discussion of how the alternating harmonic series can be arranged to converge to any desired sum is included (Chapter 21) as it is an example of symbolic programming that has applications to calculus instruction. This book is designed both as a guide to the extraordinary capabilities of \textit{Mathematica} as well as a detailed tour of modern mathematics by one of its leading expositors, \textit{Stan Wagon.} Ideal for teachers, researchers, \textit{Mathematica} enthusiasts. This second edition includes an 8 page full color insert and 50\ new material all organized around Elementary Topics, Intermediate Applications, and Advanced Projects. In addition, the book uses \textit{Mathematica} 3.0 throughout. \textit{Mathematica} 3.0 notebooks with all the programs and examples discussed in the book are available on the TELOS web site (www.telospub.com). These notebooks contain materials suitable for DOS, Windows, Macintosh and Unix computers.
- Mathematica in action. Problem solving through visualization and computation. With CD-ROM.
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