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e-books in Computer Mathematics category

Book cover: Curves and Surfaces in Geometric Modeling: Theory and AlgorithmsCurves and Surfaces in Geometric Modeling: Theory and Algorithms
by - Morgan Kaufmann ,
This book offers both a theoretically unifying understanding of polynomial curves and surfaces and an effective approach to implementation that you can bring to bear on your own work -- whether you are a graduate student, scientist, or practitioner.
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Book cover: FractalsFractals
- Wikibooks ,
The aim of this text is to develop an informal, light introduction to the world of fractal geometry and to inspire further research into the subject, whether your interest is of a pure, applied or even recreational nature.
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Book cover: Probabilistic Programming and Bayesian Methods for HackersProbabilistic Programming and Bayesian Methods for Hackers
by - GitHub, Inc. ,
This book is designed as an introduction to Bayesian inference from a computational understanding-first, and mathematics-second, point of view. The book assumes no prior knowledge of Bayesian inference nor probabilistic programming.
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Book cover: Mathematics in the Age of the Turing MachineMathematics in the Age of the Turing Machine
by - arXiv ,
Computers have rapidly become so pervasive in mathematics that future generations may look back to this day as a golden dawn. The article gives a survey of mathematical proofs that rely on computer calculations and formal proofs.
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Book cover: The Life of Pi: From Archimedes to Eniac and BeyondThe Life of Pi: From Archimedes to Eniac and Beyond
by - DocServer ,
The desire to understand Pi, the challenge, and originally the need, to calculate ever more accurate values of Pi, has challenged mathematicians for many many centuries, and Pi has provided compelling examples of computational mathematics.
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Book cover: Pictures of Julia and Mandelbrot SetsPictures of Julia and Mandelbrot Sets
- Wikibooks ,
The purpose of this book is to show how the computer can draw technically perfect pictures of Julia and Mandelbrot sets. All the necessary theory is explained and some words are said about how to put the things into a computer program.
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Book cover: Think Stats: Probability and Statistics for ProgrammersThink Stats: Probability and Statistics for Programmers
by - Green Tea Press ,
Think Stats is an introduction to Probability and Statistics for Python programmers. This new book emphasizes simple techniques you can use to explore real data sets and answer interesting statistical questions. Basic skills in Python are assumed.
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Book cover: Isabelle/HOL: A Proof Assistant for Higher-Order LogicIsabelle/HOL: A Proof Assistant for Higher-Order Logic
by - Springer ,
This book is a self-contained introduction to interactive proof in higher-order logic, using the proof assistant Isabelle. It is a tutorial for potential users. The book has three parts: Elementary Techniques; Logic and Sets; Advanced Material.
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Book cover: Computer Algebra, Algorithms, Systems and ApplicationsComputer Algebra, Algorithms, Systems and Applications
by - Czech Technical University ,
From the table of contents: Introduction; Algorithms for algebraic computation; Integrated mathematical systems; Basic possibilities of integrated mathematical systems; Applications of computer algebra; Another sources of study.
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Book cover: Algorithms in Real Algebraic GeometryAlgorithms in Real Algebraic Geometry
by - Springer ,
The monograph gives a detailed exposition of the algorithmic real algebraic geometry. It is well written and will be useful both for beginners and for advanced readers, who work in real algebraic geometry or apply its methods in other fields.
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Book cover: Implementing Mathematics with The Nuprl Proof Development SystemImplementing Mathematics with The Nuprl Proof Development System
by - Prentice Hall ,
The authors offer a tutorial on the new mathematical ideas which underlie their research. Many of the ideas in this book will be accessible to a well-trained undergraduate with a good background in mathematics and computer science.
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Book cover: Algorithmic AlgebraAlgorithmic Algebra
by - Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences ,
The main purpose of the book is to acquaint advanced undergraduate and graduate students in computer science, engineering and mathematics with the algorithmic ideas in computer algebra so that they could do research in computational algebra.
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Book cover: An Architecture for Combinator Graph ReductionAn Architecture for Combinator Graph Reduction
by - Academic Press ,
The results of cache-simulation experiments with an abstract machine for reducing combinator graphs are presented. The abstract machine, called TIGRE, exhibits reduction rates that compare favorably with previously reported techniques.
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Book cover: Strange Attractors: Creating Patterns in ChaosStrange Attractors: Creating Patterns in Chaos
by - M & T Books ,
Chaos and fractals have revolutionized our view of the world. This book shows examples of the artistic beauty that can arise from very simple equations, and teaches the reader how to produce an endless variety of such patterns.
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Book cover: Art Gallery Theorems and AlgorithmsArt Gallery Theorems and Algorithms
by - Oxford University Press ,
Art gallery theorems and algorithms are so called because they relate to problems involving the visibility of geometrical shapes and their internal surfaces. This book explores generalizations and specializations in these areas.
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Book cover: Axiom: The Scientific Computation SystemAxiom: The Scientific Computation System
by - axiom-developer.org ,
Axiom is a free general purpose computer algebra system. The book gives a technical introduction to AXIOM, interacts with the system's tutorial, accesses algorithms developed by the symbolic computation community, and presents advanced techniques.
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Book cover: Mathematics for Computer ScientistsMathematics for Computer Scientists
by - BookBoon ,
In this textbook you will find the basic mathematics needed by computer scientists. It should help you to understand the meaning of mathematical concepts. Subjects as elementary logic, factorization, plotting functions and matrices are explained.
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Book cover: Mathematical Illustrations: A Manual of Geometry and PostScriptMathematical Illustrations: A Manual of Geometry and PostScript
by - Cambridge University Press ,
The author gives an introduction to basic features of the PostScript language and shows how to use it for producing mathematical graphics. The book includes the discussion computer graphics and some comments on good style in mathematical illustration.
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Book cover: Mathematics for Algorithm and Systems AnalysisMathematics for Algorithm and Systems Analysis
by - Dover Publications ,
This text assists undergraduates in mastering the mathematical language to address problems in the field's many applications. It consists of 4 units: counting and listing, functions, decision trees and recursion, and basic concepts of graph theory.
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Book cover: Vector Math for 3D Computer GraphicsVector Math for 3D Computer Graphics
by - Central Connecticut State University ,
A text on vector and matrix algebra from the viewpoint of computer graphics. It covers most vector and matrix topics needed for college-level computer graphics text books. Useful to computer science students interested in game programming.
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Book cover: Algorithmic MathematicsAlgorithmic Mathematics
by - Queen Mary University of London ,
This text is a course in mathematical algorithms, intended for second year mathematics students. It introduces the algorithms for computing with integers, polynomials and vector spaces. The course requires no computing experience.
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Book cover: A Computational Introduction to Number Theory and AlgebraA Computational Introduction to Number Theory and Algebra
by - Cambridge University Press ,
This introductory book emphasises algorithms and applications, such as cryptography and error correcting codes. It is accessible to a broad audience. Prerequisites are a typical undergraduate course in calculus and some experience in doing proofs.
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