Mathematics Experiments

Author : V. I. Arnold
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN 13 : 0821894161
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Experimental Mathematics written by V. I. Arnold and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the traditional ways mathematical ideas and even new areas of mathematics are created is from experiments. One of the best-known examples is that of the Fermat hypothesis, which was conjectured by Fermat in his attempts to find integer solutions for the famous Fermat equation. This hypothesis led to the creation of a whole field of knowledge, but it was proved only after several hundred years. This book, based on the author's lectures, presents several new directions of mathematical research. All of these directions are based on numerical experiments conducted by the author, which led to new hypotheses that currently remain open, i.e., are neither proved nor disproved. The hypotheses range from geometry and topology (statistics of plane curves and smooth functions) to combinatorics (combinatorial complexity and random permutations) to algebra and number theory (continuous fractions and Galois groups). For each subject, the author describes the problem and presents numerical results that led him to a particular conjecture. In the majority of cases there is an indication of how the readers can approach the formulated conjectures (at least by conducting more numerical experiments). Written in Arnold's unique style, the book is intended for a wide range of mathematicians, from high school students interested in exploring unusual areas of mathematics on their own, to college and graduate students, to researchers interested in gaining a new, somewhat nontraditional perspective on doing mathematics. In the interest of fostering a greater awareness and appreciation of mathematics and its connections to other disciplines and everyday life, MSRI and the AMS are publishing books in the Mathematical Circles Library series as a service to young people, their parents and teachers, and the mathematics profession. Titles in this series are co-published with the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI).

Author : Stephen Barr
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 048615274X
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Experiments in Topology written by Stephen Barr and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic, lively explanation of one of the byways of mathematics. Klein bottles, Moebius strips, projective planes, map coloring, problem of the Koenigsberg bridges, much more, described with clarity and wit.

Author : Jonathan M. Borwein
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439864195
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Experimentation in Mathematics written by Jonathan M. Borwein and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-04-12 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New mathematical insights and rigorous results are often gained through extensive experimentation using numerical examples or graphical images and analyzing them. Today computer experiments are an integral part of doing mathematics. This allows for a more systematic approach to conducting and replicating experiments. The authors address the role of

Author : Jonathan Borwein
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439865361
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mathematics by Experiment written by Jonathan Borwein and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-10-27 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised and updated second edition maintains the content and spirit of the first edition and includes a new chapter, "Recent Experiences", that provides examples of experimental mathematics that have come to light since the publication of the first edition in 2003. For more examples and insights, Experimentation in Mathematics: Computational P

Author : sarah-marie belcastro
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439865132
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Mathematics with Needlework written by sarah-marie belcastro and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-12-12 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mathematical craftwork has become extremely popular, and mathematicians and crafters alike are fascinated by the relationship between their crafts. The focus of this book, written for mathematicians, needleworkers, and teachers of mathematics, is on the relationship between mathematics and the fiber arts (including knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, and quilting). Each chapter starts with an overview of the mathematics and the needlework at a level understandable to both mathematicians and needleworkers, followed by more technical sections discussing the mathematics, how to introduce the mathematics in the classroom through needlework, and how to make the needlework project, including patterns and instructions.

Author : Shangzhi Li
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9789812380500
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mathematics Experiments written by Shangzhi Li and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2003 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Owing to the advent of computers, experiments are becoming an increasingly important part of mathematics. This book provides guidance to students doing experiments in mathematics. The aim is to stimulate interest in mathematics through examples and experiments. Each experiment in the book starts with an interesting problem. The students are expected to work with these problems on computers, try to find the solutions themselves, and experience the scientific exploration in the process. The problems which the authors have chosen cover a wide spectrum in mathematics, ranging from calculus, number theory, coding and probability to geometry and chaos. They are introduced in a simple way and yet show great depth. The discussions are thorough but not lengthy. This book is useful not only to mathematics students, but also to students in all areas of sciences who are interested in learning some of the mathematical tools. It provides a hands-on approach to the most fundamental issues in mathematics -- an approach which may help to revolutionize the teaching of mathematics.

Author : H.-C. Hege
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642591957
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Visualization and Mathematics written by H.-C. Hege and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visualization and mathematics have begun a fruitful relationship, establishing links between problems and solutions of both fields. In some areas of mathematics, like differential geometry and numerical mathematics, visualization techniques are applied with great success. However, visualization methods are relying heavily on mathematical concepts. Applications of visualization in mathematical research and the use of mathematical methods in visualization have been topic of an international workshop in Berlin in June 1995. Selected contributions treat topics of particular interest in current research. Experts are reporting on their latest work, giving an overview on this fascinating new area. The reader will get insight to state-of-the-art techniques for solving visualization problems and mathematical questions.

Author : P Kent
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 1911298089
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Experiments In Undergraduate Mathematics: A Mathematica-based Approach written by P Kent and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 1996-10-08 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All students need to master a variety of mathematical tools and concepts at the start of their university career. This distinctive book helps students learn these by doing. The approach is interactive, using experiments, performed in the symbolic algebra package Mathematica, to impart the fundamentals of many of the topics students encounter. A clear exposition of the topic accompanies every experiment.The modular style of the book allows students to study each topic independently. The sheer power of computer algebra software lets students develop and test their own conjectures, obtaining quick and instructive results. The software modules accompanying this course includes many custom functions designed to facilitate learning and testing process.Students who have some familiarity with the material will find their understanding refreshed and deepened through this approach. The exposure to modern computer algebra software will also benefit students in their subsequent studies, research, and professional careers.This classroom-tested book covers Calculus; Complex Numbers; Vectors and Matrices; Functions and Graphs; Trigonometry; and Series. It should therefore also be of use to many secondary school and high school students.Requires: Mathematica 2.2 or later (to be purchased separately); notebook interface. Software modules for this book are available with the hardback edition and via the Internet, or directly from the authors. For further details of the book, including licensing information for certain UK higher education institutions, visit the book's WWW site at metric.ma.ic.ac.uk/

Author : Christopher T.J. Dodson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 364279758X
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Experiments In Mathematics Using Maple written by Christopher T.J. Dodson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is designed for use in school computer labs or with home computers running the computer algebra system Maple.

Author : Joyce Stulgis-Blalock
Publisher : Mark Twain Media
ISBN 13 : 1580376908
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Math Projects, Grades 5 - 8 written by Joyce Stulgis-Blalock and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make math matter to students in grades 5 and up using Math Projects! This 64-page book provides exciting individual, partner, and small-group projects that promote creative problem solving. Students compute, read, write, and utilize social and artistic skills with the more than 50 projects! The book supports NCTM standards and aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.