Description |
xi, 377 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
Contents |
1. What is experimental mathematics? -- 2. Experimental mathematics in action -- 3. Pi and its friends -- 4. Normality of numbers -- 5. The power of constructive proofs -- 6. Numerical techniques -- 7. Recent experiences |
Summary |
"This revised and updated second edition maintains the content and spirit of the first edition and includes a new chapter, "Recent Experiences," that provides examples of experimental mathematics that have come to light since the publication of the first edition in 2003."--BOOK JACKET |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-365) and index |
Subject |
Experimental mathematics.
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Mathematics -- Data processing.
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Mathematics -- Experiments.
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Mathematics -- Research.
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Author |
Bailey, David H.
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LC no. |
2008005896 |
ISBN |
1568814429 (alk. paper) |
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9781568814421 (alk. paper) |
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