"The Maple Book" offers encyclopedic coverage of the latest version of this software package, Maple 7.0, and provides a tutorial that extends from high school algebra to advanced topics in mathematics.

Autorentext

Garvan, Frank

Klappentext

Ideal for both first-time and advanced users of MAPLE, The MAPLE Book offers extensive coverage of the latest version of this outstanding software package, It provides a tutorial that extends from high school algebra to advanced topics in mathematics, including special functions, multivariable calculus, differential equations, and complex numbers. It also offers extensive sections on MAPLE programming, complete coverage of MAPLE's new linear algebra package, information on other MAPLE toolboxes, such as Finite Fields, Finance, Networks, and Tensors, in-depth treatment of graphics, and a complete glossary of MAPLE commands.

Zusammenfassung
Suitable for both first-time and advanced users of Maple, this book provides a tutorial that extends from high school algebra to advanced topics in mathematics, including special functions, multivariable calculus, differential equations, and complex numbers.

Inhalt

Getting Started. MAPLE as a Calculator. High School Algebra. Data Types. Calculus. Graphics. Multivariable Calculus. Differential Equations. Complex Numbers. Linear Algebra. MAPLE Programming. Saving and Reading Files. Document Preparation. Advanced Graphics. Special Functions. Statistics. Overview of Other Packages. The MAPLE Share Library. Glossary of Commands. Further Reading.