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.
- ISBN: 978-1-493-93206-1
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Fecha Publicación: 15/10/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés