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Numbers and Functions Victor H. Moll

Numbers and Functions By Victor H. Moll

Numbers and Functions by Victor H. Moll


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Numbers and Functions Summary

Numbers and Functions: From a classical-experimental mathematician's point of view by Victor H. Moll

New mathematics often comes about by probing what is already known. Mathematicians will change the parameters in a familiar calculation or explore the essential ingredients of a classic proof. Almost magically, new ideas emerge from this process. This book examines elementary functions, such as those encountered in calculus courses, from this point of view of experimental mathematics. The focus is on exploring the connections between these functions and topics in number theory and combinatorics. There is also an emphasis throughout the book on how current mathematical software can be used to discover and prove interesting properties of these functions. The book provides a transition between elementary mathematics and more advanced topics, trying to make this transition as smooth as possible. Many topics occur in the book, but they are all part of a bigger picture of mathematics. By delving into a variety of them, the reader will develop this broad view. The large collection of problems is an essential part of the book. The problems vary from routine verifications of facts used in the text to the exploration of open questions.

Numbers and Functions Reviews

On the whole, this is an extraordinarily interesting book overflowing with (mostly) elementary non-routine mathematics. It's well-written and a pleasure to read. I've been keeping it on my desk for the ease of access; it's going to stay there for some while. I recommend it wholeheartedly to math instructors, teachers, and students, especially those who have only a slight interest in the subject. The book is bound to expand their horizons. - MAA Reviews

About Victor H. Moll

Victor H. Moll, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA

Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • The number systems
  • Factorials and binomial coefficients
  • The Fibonacci numbers
  • Polynomials
  • Binomial sums
  • Catalan numbers
  • The Stirling numbers of the second kind
  • Rational functions
  • Wallis' formula
  • Farey fractions
  • The exponential function
  • Trigonometric functions
  • Bernoulli polynomials
  • A sample of classical polynomials: Legendre, Chebyshev, and Hermite
  • Landen transformations
  • Three special functions: ,𝜓, and 𝜁
  • Bibliography
  • Index

Additional information

GOR013547774
9780821887950
0821887955
Numbers and Functions: From a classical-experimental mathematician's point of view by Victor H. Moll
Used - Very Good
Paperback
American Mathematical Society
20121030
504
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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