Chapter 90

Mathematica

Heikki Ruskeepää

University of Turku

90.1 Introduction

About Mathematica

Mathematica is a comprehensive software system for doing symbolic and numerical calculations, creating graphics, animations, and dynamic interfaces, writing programs, and preparing documents:

  • The heart of Mathematica is its broad collection of tools for symbolic and exact mathematics, but numerical methods also form an essential part of the system.
  • Mathematica is known for its high-quality graphics and its ability to create advanced dynamic interfaces.
  • The system is also a powerful programming language, supporting both traditional procedural techniques and functional, rule-based, and recursive programming.
  • In addition, Mathematica is an environment ...

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