SYMBOLIC MATHEMATICAL LABORATORY.

Abstract

A large computer program has been developed to aid applied mathematicians in the solution of problems in non-numerical analysis which involve tedious manipulations of mathematical expressions. The mathematician uses typed commands and a light pen to direct the computer in the application of mathematical transformations; the intermediate results are displayed in standard text-book format so that the system user can decide the next step in the problem solution. Three problems selected from the literature have been solved to illustrate the use of the system. A detailed analysis of the problems of input, transformation, and display of mathematical expressions is also presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0657283

Entities

People

  • William Arthur Martin

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Light Pens
  • Literature
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Theoretical Analysis.