Algebraic Computing with REDUCE

ISBN-13: 9780198534433 / Angielski / Miękka / 1991 / 314 str.

Malcolm A. H. MacCallum; Francis J. Wright

Opis

This is the first fully comprehensive introduction to REDUCE - one of the most widely available and easy to use computing algebra packages around. Based on extensive teaching experience, it provides full coverage of REDUCE, from setting up to using user-contributed REDUCE packages written for specific applications. This will enable users to gain familiarity with the full range of REDUCE commands whilst simultaneously learning of the internal workings of REDUCE. Numerous exercises are provided throughout to illustrate themes covered in the text as well as to encourage `hands on' working with REDUCE. Everyone coming to REDUCE for the first time will find this an invaluable tutor and guide.

REDUCE is a simple computer algebra system which enables users to manipulate complex algebraic expressions and equations symbolically. Its capabilities include differentiation and exact symbolic integration. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to REDUCE, including some user-contributed REDUCE packages written for specific applications.

Recenzje

...one of the best introductions to REDUCE available....the exercises included at the end of each chapter deserve special mention and have to be considered as one of the most original contributions of the book. They illustrate interesting applications of computer algebra in mathematical physics ranging from standard exercises oriented to develop skills using the package, to non-trivial problems intended to stimulate reflection on the particular point involved.

Spis treści

REDUCE as an algebraic calculator; Controlling REDUCE: operators and matrices; REDUCE as an algebraic programming language; Algebraic procedures, operators and algorithms; A look inside REDUCE; Programming in (R) Lisp; Factorization and integration in REDUCE; The user-contributed REDUCE packages; Advanced topics; Appendix