A Mathematica Primer for Physicists

ISBN-13: 9781138035096 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 200 str.

Jim Napolitano

Opis

This book offers the most concise and approachable guide for quickly getting into Mathematica and using it for solving common problems. The author addresses a wide range of problems, including numerical calculations, animation, and visualization tools. Each chapter begins with simple commands, and then shows how to apply them. The goal is to give the essentials necessary for readers to get started, without getting bogged down in unnecessary details. The writing is clear, crisp, and conversational, making it accessible and easy for the reader to follow.

Recenzje

"…an excellent text for either a short course or self-study… Professor Napolitano has figured out what students really need, and found a way to deliver it… I have found everything he writes to be worthy of my serious attention…"
—Peter D. Persans, Professor of Physics and Director, Center for Integrated Electronics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. Solving Algebraic Equations  3. Derivatives, Integrals, and Series  4. Differential Equations: Analytic Solutions  5. Differential Equations: Numerical Solutions  6. Vectors and Matrices  7. Basic Data Analysis  8. Fitting Data to Models   9. Numerical Manipulations  10. Random Numbers  11. Animation   12. Advanced Plotting and Visualization  Appendix A. Additional exercises  Appendix B. Shorthands