Algebraic Programming with Magma I
An Introduction to the Magma Language
Springer (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published in June 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
330 pages
978-3-540-62746-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book, written in two volumes, is an introductory manual for Magma, a programming language designed for the investigation of algebraic, geometric and combinatorial structures, or "magmas". It presumes no knowledge of computer programming, and its examples are chosen to illustrate language and algorithmic features as simply as possible. Magma is a sophisticated tool for experimentation, education, and computer-aided proof, useful for both students and professional mathematicians. Volume I explains the language and user environment in detail, whereas Volume II deals with the major algebraic, geometrical and combinatorial structures implemented in the system.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
researchers and students in mathematics and computer science
Illustrations
references, index
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
ISBN-13
978-3-540-62746-3 (9783540627463)
DOI
10.1007/b58806
Schweitzer Classification
Content
Volume I:Preface.- Part I. Overview: Using Magma.- Developed Examples.- Part II. The Language: Basic Ideas.- Algebraic Structures.- Condititonal Statements and Expressions.- Aggregate Structures.- Mappings and Homomorphisms.- Functions and Procedures.- Iterative Statements.- Intrinsics, Signatures, and Packages.- Part III. The User Interface: Online Help.- Strings.- Printing and User Input.- Files and External Processes.- The User Environment.- Part IV. Appendices: Reserved Words.- Precedence of Operators.- Summary of the Grammar.- References.- Index