First Steps in Mathematica

This introductory book contains all the knowledge needed to get started with Mathematica quickly and easily. Self-test problems are given with each section and readers learn Mathematica through examples which concentrate on particular aspects of the Mathematica software. Mathematica is presently the most popular algebra system for PCs. This introductory book contains all the knowledge one needs to get started with Mathematica quickly and easily. Self-test problems are given with each section and readers learn Mathematica through examples which concentrate on particular aspects of the Mathematica software. Mathematica is one of the most widely used computer algebraic systems and runs on a number of machines, including the IBM PC. Werner Burkhardt provides a detailed step-by-step introduction for all first-time users, enabling you to become familiar with the way Mathematica works, as quickly and easily as possible. Teaching is by way of worked examples, based on real questions taken from college and university mathematics and carefully selected to demonstrate Mathematica's capabilities. There are some 'test yourself' problems at the end of each chapter to check your progress, with solutions provided at the end of the book. Front Matter....Pages i-viii Introduction....Pages 1-11 Term transformations....Pages 12-20 Lists, tables and functions....Pages 21-26 Solution of equations....Pages 27-37 Linear algebra and systems of equations....Pages 38-47 Graphics....Pages 48-62 Analysis....Pages 63-75 Simple programs....Pages 76-81 Back Matter....Pages 82-100 Providing an introduction to the main features of the Mathematica software, this guide may be used both as a tutorial for the home user and as a textbook for the undergraduate.