Symbolic mathematical computation—introduction and overview

  • Authors:
  • Robert G. Tobey

  • Affiliations:
  • -

  • Venue:
  • SYMSAC '71 Proceedings of the second ACM symposium on Symbolic and algebraic manipulation
  • Year:
  • 1971

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Abstract

A specific model depicting the nature of research and development work in symbolic mathematical computation is presented. The model provides the organization for this introduction and overview. Basic concepts and issues are adumbrated from the user's point of view, from the mathematician's point of view, and from the designer/implementer's point of view. The model focuses attention on the need for measurement by displaying the scientifically necessary, but currently nonexistent, information feedback loops. A vigorous attempt is made to place the work reported at this symposium in the perspective provided by the model. This examination culminates in a proposal.