Stephen WolframCambridge University PressEdition: 4th Ed, 2/28/1999EAN 9780521643146, ISBN10: 0521643147Paperback, 1496 pages, 24 x 21.7 x 7.3 cmLanguage: EnglishWith over a million users around the world, the Mathematica software system created by Stephen Wolfram has defined the direction of technical computing for the past decade. The enhanced text and hypertext processing and state-of-the-art numerical computation features will ensure that Mathematica 4, takes scientific computing into the next century.The Mathematica Book continues to be the definitive reference guide to this revolutionary software package and is released in this new edition to coincide with the release of the new version of Mathematica.The Mathematica Book is a must-have purchase for anyone who wants to understand the opportunities in science, technology, business, and education made possible by Mathematica 4. This encompasses a broad audience of scientists and mathematicians; engineers; computer professionals; financial analysts; medical researchers; and students at high-school, college, and graduate levels. Written by the creator of the system, The Mathematica Book includes both a tutorial introduction and complete reference information, and contains comprehensive description of how to take advantage of Mathematica's ability to solve myriad technical computing problems and its powerful graphical and typesetting capabilities.Part I. A practical introduction to Mathematica;1.0 Running Mathematica1.1 Numerical calculations1.2 Building up calculations1.3 Using the Mathematica System1.4 Algebraic calculations1.5 Symbolic mathematics1.6 Numerical mathematics1.7 Functions and programs1.8 Lists1.9 Graphics and sound1.10 Input and output in notebooks1.11 Files and external operations1.12 Special topicthe internals of MathematicaPart II. Principles of Mathematica2.1 Expressions2.2 Functional operations2.3 Patterns2.4 Transformation rules and definitions2.5 Evaluation of expressions2.6 Modularity and the naming of things2.7 Strings and characters2.8 Textual input and output2.9 The structure of graphics and sound2.10 Manipulating notebooks2.11 Files and streams2.12 MathLink and external program communication2.13 Global aspects of Mathematica sessions Part III. Advanced Mathematics in Mathematica3.1 Numbers3.2 Mathematical functions3.3 Algebraic manipulation3.4 Manipulating equations3.5 Calculus3.6 Series, limits and residues3.7 Linear algebra3.8 Numerical operations on data3.9 Numerical operations on functions3.10 Mathematical and other notationFormula galleryGraphics gallery Appendix A. Mathematica reference guideA.1 Basic objectsA.2 Input syntaxA.3 Some general notations and conventionsA.4 EvaluationA.5 Patterns and transformation rulesA.6 Files and streamsA.7 Mathematica sessionsA.8 Installation and organization of system filesA.9 Some notes on internal implementationA.10 Listing of major built-in Mathematica objectsA.11 Listing of C functions in the MathLink libraryA.12 Listing of named charactersA.13 Incompatible changes since Mathematica Version 1Index.'For readers who are already familiar with previous editions the most important aspect will be the new features of Mathematica (of which there are many). Those who are new to Mathematica will find the book indispensable ... Mathematica is an extremely powerful package, and facilitates problem solving in both discrete and continuous systems. There is little doubt that electrical engineers who are prepared to invest some time learning to use it will find it of great use. This book makes learning the package a pleasure, and ... may be judged excellent value.' Dr W. D. Crowe, IEE Review
