Computer Algebra

Systems and Algorithms for Algebraic Computation

J.H. Davenport (Bath), Y.Siret (Grenoble) & E.Tournier (Grenoble)

Masson (French)Academic Press (English) and MIR (Russian)

This book is a general description of computer algebra, aimed at the learner, the user, and the person wishing to learn the algorithmic foundations of the field. A slightly updated (but certainly not current) version of the English can be found here.

Preface(s) & Introduction
How to Use a Computer Algebra System
The Problem of Data Representation
Polynomial Simplification
Advanced Algorithms (gcd & factorisation)
Formal Integration and Differential Equations
Appendix: Algebraic Background
REDUCE: A Computer Algebra System
Bibliography

Comments to: jhd@maths.bath.ac.uk

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