The computer as crucible : an introduction to experimental mathematics / Jonathan Borwein, Keith Devlin ; with illustrations by Karl H. Hofmann.
| Author/creator | Borwein, Jonathan M. |
| Other author | Devlin, Keith J. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Wellesley, Mass. : A.K. Peters, ©2009. |
| Description | xi, 158 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| 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). |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-154) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008022180 |
| ISBN | 9781568813431 |
| ISBN | 1568813430 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QA8.7 .B67 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |