TY - BOOK AU - Napolitano,Jim TI - A Mathematica primer for physicists T2 - Textbook series in physical sciences SN - 9781138035096 AV - QC20.7.E4 N36 2018 U1 - 530.0285536 23 PY - 2018///] CY - Boca Raton PB - CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group KW - Mathematica (Computer file) KW - Textbooks KW - Physics KW - Data processing N1 - Includes index; Solving algebraic equations -- Derivatives, integrals, and series -- Differential equations: analytic solutions -- Differential equations: numerical solutions -- Vectors and matrices -- Basic data analysis -- Fitting data to models -- Numerical manipulations -- Random numbers -- Animation -- Advanced plotting and visualization N2 - "This book offers the most concise and approachable guide for quickly getting into Mathematica and using it for solving common problems. The author addresses a wide range of problems, including numerical calculations, animation, and visualization tools. Each chapter begins with simple commands, and then shows how to apply them. The goal is to give the essentials necessary for readers to get started, without getting bogged down in unnecessary details. The writing is clear and conversational, making it accessible and easy for the reader to follow"-- ER -