The computer as crucible : an introduction to experimental mathematics
by
Borwein, Jonathan M., author.
Title
:
The computer as crucible : an introduction to experimental mathematics
Author
:
Borwein, Jonathan M., author.
ISBN
:
9780429065859
9781568816951
Physical Description
:
1 online resource (144 pages)
Contents
:
What is experimental mathematics? -- What is the quadrillionth decimal place of [pi]? -- What is that number? -- The most important function in mathematics -- Evaluate the following integral -- Serendipity -- Calculating [pi] -- The computer knows more math than you do -- Take it to the limit -- Danger! Always exercise caution when using the computer -- Stuff we left out (until now).
Subject Term
:
Experimental mathematics.
Added Author
:
Devlin, Keith J.
Hofmann, Karl H.
Electronic Access
:
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | [[missing key: search.ChildField.HOLDING]] | Status |
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| Online Library | E-Book | 544613-1001 | QA8.7 .B67 2009 | | CRC E-Books |