Algebraic Programming with Magma I

An Introduction to the Magma Language
1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-3-540-62746-3
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 330 Seiten, PB, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

This book, written in two volumes, is an introductory manual for Magma, a programming language designed for the investigation of algebraic, geometric and combinatorial structures, or "magmas". It presumes no knowledge of computer programming, and its examples are chosen to illustrate language and algorithmic features as simply as possible. Magma is a sophisticated tool for experimentation, education, and computer-aided proof, useful for both students and professional mathematicians. Volume I explains the language and user environment in detail, whereas Volume II deals with the major algebraic, geometrical and combinatorial structures implemented in the system.

Zielgruppe

researchers and students in mathematics and computer science

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cannon, John

Playoust, Catherine

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Programmier- und Skriptsprachen
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematik Interdisziplinär Computeralgebra
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Business Application Mathematische & Statistische Software

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Volume I:Preface.- Part I. Overview: Using Magma.- Developed Examples.- Part II. The Language: Basic Ideas.- Algebraic Structures.- Condititonal Statements and Expressions.- Aggregate Structures.- Mappings and Homomorphisms.- Functions and Procedures.- Iterative Statements.- Intrinsics, Signatures, and Packages.- Part III. The User Interface: Online Help.- Strings.- Printing and User Input.- Files and External Processes.- The User Environment.- Part IV. Appendices: Reserved Words.- Precedence of Operators.- Summary of the Grammar.- References.- Index

Über Autor(innen)

Cannon, John
Professor John Cannon held the chair of Modern History at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne until 1992. He has edited several titles.