The computer as crucible : an introduction to experimental mathematics /

Keith Devlin and Jonathan Borwein, two well-known mathematicians with expertise in different mathematical specialties but with a common interest in experimentation in mathematics, have joined forces to create this introduction to experimental mathematics. They cover a variety of topics and examples...

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Main Authors: Borwein, Jonathan M. (Author), Devlin, Keith J. (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Wellesley, Mass. : A.K. Peters, 2008.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Keith Devlin and Jonathan Borwein, two well-known mathematicians with expertise in different mathematical specialties but with a common interest in experimentation in mathematics, have joined forces to create this introduction to experimental mathematics. They cover a variety of topics and examples to give the reader a good sense of the current state of play in the rapidly growing new field of experimental mathematics. The writing is clear and the explanations are enhanced by relevant historical facts and stories of mathematicians and their encounters with the field over time.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780429065859
042906585X