The computer as crucible : an introduction to experimental mathematics /: an introduction to experimental mathematics. (©2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jonathan Borwein, Keith Devlin ; with illustrations by Karl H. Hofmann.
• Other Names: Borwein, Jonathan M; Devlin, Keith J
• Contents: What is experimental mathematics? What is the quadrillionth decimal place of [pi]? -- What is that number? -- The most important function in mathematics -- Evaluate the following integral -- Serendipity -- Calculating [pi] -- The computer knows more math than you do -- Take it to the limit -- Danger! Always exercise caution when using the computer -- Stuff we left out (until now).
• Publisher Details: Wellesley, Mass : A.K. Peters
• Publication Date: 2009
• Copyright Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (xi, 158 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 510 B739; Experimental mathematics; Experimental mathematics; Mathematics -- Experiments; Mathematics -- Research; MATHEMATICS -- Essays; MATHEMATICS -- Pre-Calculus; MATHEMATICS -- Reference; Experimental mathematics; Experimentelle Mathematik; Computeralgebra; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781439876916; 1439876916
• Related ISBNs: 9781568813431; 1568813430
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 151154) and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.