Classical Mechanics with Maxima
This book guides undergraduate students in the use of Maxima—a computer algebra system—in solving problems in classical mechanics. It functions well as a supplement to a typical classical mechanics textbook. When it comes to problems that are too difficult to solve by hand, computer algebra systems...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer New York
2016, 2016
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Edition: | 1st ed. 2016 |
Series: | Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics
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Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | This book guides undergraduate students in the use of Maxima—a computer algebra system—in solving problems in classical mechanics. It functions well as a supplement to a typical classical mechanics textbook. When it comes to problems that are too difficult to solve by hand, computer algebra systems that can perform symbolic mathematical manipulations are a valuable tool. Maxima is particularly attractive in that it is open-source, multiple-platform software that students can download and install free of charge. Lessons learned and capabilities developed using Maxima are easily transferred to other, proprietary software |
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Physical Description: | XI, 258 p. 156 illus online resource |
ISBN: | 9781493932078 |