Computers In Number Theory
by Donald D Spencer /
1982 / English / PDF
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The computer is one of the most important calculating tools available to mathematicians. Today its use is quite commonplace, and for a mathematician, the ability to write and understand computer programs is becoming as necessary as the ability to use a hand calculator. Many complex mathematical problems, as well as those of a more routine nature, can be solved conveniently with a computer. Moreover, the search for solutions to research problems is greatly aided by computers. Many methods of calculation that are complex or tedious when done by hand can be accomplished with ease on a computer. Computational techniques such as iteration methods are feasible when a computer is used to accomplish the calculations. In fact, many of the useful methods of numerical analysis can be employed by a mathematician who knows computer programming and has the use of a computer system.
