by StanWagon (Author)
* Plenty of examples and case studies utilize Mathematica 7's newest tools, such as dynamic manipulations and adaptive three-dimensional plotting. * Emphasizes the breadth of Mathematica and the impressive results of combining techniques from different areas. * Whenever possible, the book shows how Mathematica can be used to discover new things. Striking examples include the design of a road on which a square wheel bike can ride, the design of a drill that can drill square holes, and new and surprising formulas for p. * Visualization is emphasized throughout, with finely crafted graphics in each chapter.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 574
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Springer
Published: 12 Jul 2010
ISBN 10: 0387753664
ISBN 13: 9780387753669