Mathematica Graphics: Techniques & Applications - Hardcover

Wickham-Jones, Tom

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0387940472 ISBN 13: 9780387940472

Publisher: Springer, 1994

Synopsis

Preface Mathematica introduced two important innovations to computer graphics. The first was the close integration of high-quality graphics in a computational system. Before Mathematica, graphics systems tended to be separated from computational systems. This meant that after results had been generated in the latter they needed to be exported to the former. Mathematica demonstrated that graphics were an indispensable component. Integration was more than a matter of convenience; it expanded the type of work that could be attempted. The other innovation, more far-reaching, is the way that Mathematica treats graphics objects in symbolic or object form using a high-level programming language. This allows graphical elements to be developed that build upon lower-level primitives and can themselves be combined into yet more complex elements. In addition to these programming capabilities Mathematica provides a huge set of functions that range from file input and output, through numerical functions, to symbolic mathematics. With all these tools Mathematica works well for a wide range of graphical applications, from creating specific plots to constructing very general diagrams and figures.

About this title

Product Description

Mathematica Graphics A guide that deals solely with generating computer graphics using the Mathematica software.

Review

"The book accomplishes its objectives completely. The presentation of the ideas and instructions is clear, and the examples fully illustrate the system's capabilities." - Computing Reviews

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387940472
• ISBN 13: 9780387940472
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 735