TY - BOOK AU - Borwein,Jonathan M. AU - Devlin,Keith J. AU - Hofmann,Karl H. TI - The computer as crucible: an introduction to experimental mathematics SN - 9781439876916 (ebook : PDF) PY - 2009/// CY - Wellesley, Mass. PB - A.K. Peters KW - Experimental mathematics KW - Electronic books KW - lcsh N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-154) and index; What is experimental mathematics? -- What is the quadrillionth decimal place of [pi]? -- What is that number? -- The most important function in mathematics -- Evaluate the following integral -- Serendipity -- Calculating [pi] -- The computer knows more math than you do -- Take it to the limit -- Danger! Always exercise caution when using the computer -- Stuff we left out (until now); Also available in print edition UR - http://marc.crcnetbase.com/isbn/9781439876916 ER -