| Discovering Mathematics with Magma: Reducing the Abstract to the Concrete 2006 Edition Contributor(s): Bosma, Wieb (Editor), Cannon, John (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3540376321 ISBN-13: 9783540376323 Publisher: Springer
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2006 Annotation: This volume celebrates the first decade of the Computer Algebra system Magma. With a design based on the ontology and semantics of algebra, Magma enables users to rapidly formulate and perform calculations in the more abstract parts of mathematics. This book introduces the reader to the role Magma plays in advanced mathematical research through 14 case studies which, in most cases, describe computations underpinning new theoretical results. The authors of the chapters were chosen both for their expertise in the particular field and for their innovative use of Magma. Although by no means exhaustive, the topics range over much of Magma's coverage of algorithmic algebra: from number theory and algebraic geometry, via representation theory and group theory to some branches of discrete mathematics and graph theory. A basic introduction to the Magma language is given in an appendix. The book is simultaneously an invitation to learn a new programming language in the context of contemporary research problems, and an exposition of the types of problem that can be investigated using computational algebra. Click for more in this series: Algorithms and Computation in Mathematics |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | Mathematical & Statistical Software - Computers | Computer Science - Mathematics | Algebra - General |
| Dewey: 512.028 |
| LCCN: 2006931477 |
| Series: Algorithms and Computation in Mathematics |
| Physical Information: 1.05" H x 6.48" W x 9.37" L (1.58 lbs) 364 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The appearance of this volume celebrates the ?rst decade of Magma, a new computeralgebrasystemlaunchedattheFirstMagmaConferenceonCom- tational Algebra held at Queen Mary and West?eld College, London, August 1993. This book introduces the reader to the role Magma plays in advanced mathematical research. Each paper examines how the computer can be used to gain insight into either a single problem or a small group of closely related problems. The intention is to present su?cient detail so that a reader can (a), gain insight into the mathematical questions that are the origin of the problems, and(b), developanunderstandingastohowsuchcomputations are speci?edinMagma.Itishopedthatthereaderwillcometoarealisationofthe important rolethatcomputational algebracanplayinmathematical research. Readers not primarily interested in using Magma will easily acquire the skills needed to undertake basic programming in Magma, while experienced Magma users can learn both mathematics and advanced computational methods in areas related to their own. The core of the volume comprises 14 papers. The authors were invited to submit articles on designated topics and these articles were then reviewed by referees. Although by no means exhaustive, the topics range over a consid- ablepartofMagma'scoverageofalgorithmicalgebra: fromnumbertheoryand algebraicgeometry, viarepresentationtheoryandcomputationalgrouptheory to some branches of discrete mathematics and graph theory. The papers are preceded by an outline of the Magma project, a brief summary of the papers and some instructions on reading the Magma code. A basic introduction to the Magma language is given in an appendix. Theeditorsexpresstheirgratitudetothecontributorstothisvolume, both for the work put into producing the papers and for their patience. |
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