Classical Mechanics with Maxima.

Timberlake, Todd Keene und J. Wilson, Jr. Mixon:

ISBN 10: 1493932063 / ISBN 13: 9781493932061

Published by Springer, 2016

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258 S. Ex-library with stamp and library-signature in good condition, some traces of use. C-01678 9781493932061 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550. Seller Inventory # 2485554

Bibliographic Details

Title: Classical Mechanics with Maxima.

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: 2016

Binding: Softcover

About this title

Synopsis:

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, 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.

About the Author:

Todd Keene Timberlake is a Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Berry College in Mount Berry, GA. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Texas at Austin in 2001. He has published several articles on using computers to teach physics and astronomy in the American Journal of Physics and The Physics Teacher.

J. Wilson Mixon is Dana Professor of Economics Emeritus at Berry college. Over 70 of his articles have appeared in refereed economics journals. They continue to be downloaded in significant numbers. He maintains a web site that contains a large amount of Excel-based analysis of economic principles. In the past three years, over 27,000 have visited the site.