Classical Mechanics with Maxima |
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| Author:
| Timberlake, Todd Keene
Mixon, J. Wilson |
| Series title: | Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4939-3206-1 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2015 |
| Publisher: | Springer New York
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| Imprint: | Springer |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $64.99 |
Book Description:
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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,...
More DescriptionThis 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.