Benker Hans. Practical Use of Mathcad: solving mathematical problems with a computer algebra system

Translated by Anthony Rudd. — Springer, 1999. — 505 p. — ISBN: 978-1-85233-166-5.This book is an extension of the original edition published in 1996. It discusses the use of the program system Mathcad to solve mathematical problems with computers. The book is based on the Mathcad Version 8 Professional for Windows 95/98. Thus, Mathcad has been developed to be an equal partner to the established computer algebra systems AXIOM, DERIVE, MACSYMA, MAPLE, MATHEMATICA, MuPAD and REDUCE. However, because these systems contain numerical methods as well, they are no longer just pure computer algebra systems. Consequently, Mathcad can also be designated as being a computer algebra system (or just: system). Mathcad possesses some advantages: Better numerical capabilities more than compensate for the somewhat limited capabilities provided for exact (symbolic) calculations. The calculations are performed in the Mathcad worksheet using the usual mathematical symbols (standard notation). Thanks to the superior layout capabilities in the worksheet, Mathcad can be used to create treatises directly. All calculations can be performed using units of measurement.