Mathematica
Technical computing platform
Mathematica is a computational software system used for symbolic mathematics, numerical calculations, and data visualization.
Developed by Wolfram Research, it handles everything from basic algebra to complex modeling: I solved the differential equation in Mathematica.
The language emphasizes symbolic computation—manipulating mathematical expressions rather than just crunching numbers.
Tungsten in German
- notebookBlank pages for jottings
- symbolicRepresenting through signs
- computationMathematical processing work
- programmingWriting software instructions
code · functions · syntax · kernel · frontend · packages · documentation · license
Mathematical analysis system
- equationsMathematical equality statements
- matricesRectangular numerical arrangements
- integralsAccumulated area measures
- derivativesThings derived from another
solving · numerical · analysis · plotting · graphs · transformations · simplification · differential equations
Devising a secret plan
- graphsVisual data displays
- 3D graphicsDepth-rendered digital images
- chartsVisual data displays
- animationsMoving image sequences
color schemes · interactive · rendering · surfaces · contours · histograms · diagrams · export
Written proof or instructions
- packagesWrapped items for shipping
- librariesPublic book lending institutions
- communityCollective of connected people
- forumsVenues for collective discourse
demonstrations · resources · support · updates · integration · APIs · enterprise · deployment
Systematic fact-finding effort
- physicsScience of matter and energy
- engineeringDesigning functional systems scientifically
- teachingProfession of instructing others
- universitiesInstitutions granting advanced degrees
students · homework · coursework · publications · journals · thesis · modeling · simulation
Wolfram
Tungsten in German
- notebookBlank pages for jottings
- symbolicRepresenting through signs
- computationMathematical processing work
programming · code · functions · syntax · kernel · frontend · packages · documentation · license · installation
calculus
Mathematical analysis system
- equationsMathematical equality statements
- matricesRectangular numerical arrangements
- integralsAccumulated area measures
derivatives · solving · numerical · analysis · plotting · graphs · transformations · simplification · differential equations · linear algebra
plotting
Devising a secret plan
- graphsVisual data displays
- 3D graphicsDepth-rendered digital images
- chartsVisual data displays
animations · color schemes · interactive · rendering · surfaces · contours · histograms · diagrams · export · image processing
documentation
Written proof or instructions
- packagesWrapped items for shipping
- librariesPublic book lending institutions
- communityCollective of connected people
forums · demonstrations · resources · support · updates · integration · APIs · enterprise · deployment
research
Systematic fact-finding effort
- physicsScience of matter and energy
- engineeringDesigning functional systems scientifically
- teachingProfession of instructing others
universities · students · homework · coursework · publications · journals · thesis · modeling · simulation · education
Mathematicapen and paper
Basic tools for correspondence
pencil and paper · assembly language · mental arithmetic · slide rule · abacus
MathematicaExcel
Microsoft's data-crunching application
Microsoft Excel · Google Sheets · spreadsheet · Numbers · ledger
- mathematics educationTeaching of numerical disciplines
- mathematical puzzlesChallenges solved through reasoning
- applied mathematicsProblem-solving through quantitative methods
- mathematical proofLogical demonstration of truth
- mathematical modelEquations describing system behavior
- mathematical symbolsCharacters denoting quantities and operations
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