Title:
The computer as crucible an introduction to experimental mathematics
Author:
Borwein, Jonathan M.
ISBN:
9781439876916
Publication Information:
Wellesley, Mass. : A.K. Peters, c2009.
Physical Description:
xi, 158 p. : ill.
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).
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