The Mathematica handbook: [compatible with Mathematica version 2.0]

The Mathematica Handbook is intended to provide a convenient reference of all built-in Mathematica Version 2.0 objects to both beginning and advanced users of Mathematica alike. This book arose out of the need to have a convenient reference of all Mathematica commands and objects along with typical examples of them. In addition, The Mathematica Handbook contains commands and examples of those commands found in the packages contained in the Calculus (beginning on page 584), Statistics (beginning on page 610), and Numerical Math (beginning on page 714) folders (or directories). The commands in these sections are listed within each package, and the packages are listed alphabetically within each folder (or directory) as well. The end of The Handbook includes a list of references (on page 773) and an index (beginning on page 775). The Preface describes how to use the entries of The Handbook and then briefly discusses elementary rules of Mathematica syntax, defining functions, and using commands that are contained in the standard Mathematica packages (version 2.0 and above). The Mathematica Handbook provides all the Mathematica commands and objects along with typical examples of them. This handbook is intended as a reference of all built-in Mathematica Version 2.0 objects to both beginning and advanced users of Mathematica. The book contains commands and examples of those commands found in the packages of Mathematica, a system for doing mathematics on a computer. The Preface describes how to use the entries of The Handbook and then briefly discusses elementary rules of Mathematica syntax, defining functions, and using commands that are contained in the standard Mathematica packages. Subsequent chapters provide commands for calculations in Calculus, Statistics, and Numerical Math. The commands in these sections are listed within each package, and the packages are listed alphabetically within each folder (or directory) as well. The book will be of use to engineers, computer scientists, physical scientists, mathematicians, business professionals, and students. This book is an exhaustive reference work that should be a valuable addition to every "Mathematica" owner's library. Each of the 1061 built-in objects of version 2.0 are covered in alphabetical order, with a separate section devoted to graphics-related objects. In addition, 24 of the Calculus, Statistics, and Numerical Mathematics packages resident in version 2.0 are covered, yielding a total of over 1500 listing. Virtually every listing includes an explanation of functionality, annotated examples, and numerous cross-references in a format that will be useful to both beginning and advanced "Mathematica" users alike This book covers each of the 1061 built-in objects of version 2.0 in alphabetical order, with a separate section devoted to graphics related objects. In addition, 24 of the Calculus, Statistics and Numerical Mathematics packages resident in version 2.0 are covered, yielding a total of over 1500 listings. Virtually every listing includes an explanation of functionality, annotated examples and numerous cross-references, in a format that should be useful to both beginning and advanced Mathematica users. Front Cover Abbreviations of Mathematica Objects in Alphabetical Order Selected Mathematical Functions and Objects Title Page Preface How to Use This Handbook An Introduction to Defining Functions A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Z $ Graphics Calculus Packages Statistics Packages Numerical Math Packages Additional References Index Selected Mathematical Functions and Objects (continued) Rear Cover