Re: Book recommendation for engineers
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- Subject: [mg9441] Re: [mg9337] Book recommendation for engineers
- From: Mario Sancho Graca <mario_sancho.graca at virgin.net>
- Date: Wed, 5 Nov 1997 01:56:58 -0500
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Van Graves wrote: > > I'm a new Mathematica user and am looking for a good Mathematica 3.0 > tutorial/reference book geared toward engineering. I've been using the > Kaufmann book "Mathematica as a Tool", which seems to be pretty good, > although not written for 3.0. I am specifically interested in > "Mathematica for Scientists and Engineers" by Bahder. I haven't seen > this one in local/university bookstores and was wondering if anyone who > has used it would care to give an opinion. Any other recommendations > would also be appreciated. > > ********************************************************************** > Van Graves > OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY E-mail: gravesvb at ornl.gov > P.O. Box 2008, Bldg 7601, MS 6304 Phone: (423) 576-6462 Oak > Ridge, Tennessee 37831-6304 Fax: (423) 576-4663 > ********************************************************************** I use Bahder, Mathematica for Scientists and Engineers, Addison Wesley, 1995. The book can be very useful for the intended audience. The ordering and contents of the chapters deserve some explanation: the first 7 chapters look at the Mathematica system in itself, showing the broadness of its tools. Bahder shows his understanding of the nuances of the Mathematica kernel, something which can be very rewarding for the reader, of whatever field. However, the actual use of the system for the traditional areas of engineering analysis is largely delayed until chapter 8. From chapter 11 to the end the author explains and illustrates the input and output facilities of Mathematica, the design of packages, and the use of MathLink. Throughout the book the exposition is always accompanied by parallel Mathematica sessions and code. Depending on your past knowledge of Mathematica, your interests and time, you may start at either of these three parts of the book. I recommend it --- it is a valuable and long-standing source. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Mario Sancho Graca University of Warwick Email: mario_sancho.graca at virgin.net Department of Engineering Fax: +44 (0)1203 418922 Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom ----------------------------------------------------------------------