Screen LibraryThe computer as crucible：an introduction to experimental mathematics
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| Published: |
A.K. Peters,
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| Publisher Address: | Wellesley, Mass. |
| Publication Dates: | c2009. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Carrier Form: | xi, 158 p.: ill. ; 23 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9781568813431 1568813430 |
| Index Number: | TP301 |
| CLC: |
TP301.6 O1 O24 |
| Call Number: | O1/B739 |
| Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-154) and index. 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). |