April 20, 2009
New Tools for Research, Teaching and Tutoring Mathematics
Omer Yagel, Representative of Maplesoft, VP Business Development DigiSec
Abstract
The science of Computer Algebra System (CAS) has stupendously developed over the last 3 decades, since the introduction of the first commercial systems in the 70s. Nowadays CAS is an important tool in the toolbox of almost every scientist with Maple by Maplesoft being the world’s CAS top application.
The Maple tool chain is used to formulate mathematical models, solve and analyse complex systems in a variety of science and engineering disciplines. Maple is the first stop in formulating a model and in most cases also the last, offering full analysis and report tool. At the base of the new Maple tool chain stands Maple 12, which seamlessly combines advanced symbolic algebra capabilities with the most powerful numeric algorithms, top graphic engine and a document interface to create reports and write in a natural 2D math form. On top of the Maple engine are found:
MapleSim
Physical modelling, multi-domain simulation environment that produces symbolic equations out of the blocks model, automatically simplifies and mathematically reduces the system, numerically simulate it and fully connected to the Maple infrastructure for further analysis.
MapleNET
A server application that enables presenting a Maple worksheet on the Internet / Intranet, were the client only needs a Java enabled web browser.
MapleTA
Maple Teacher Assistant – a Maple base application that may automatically create exams and home assignments out of templates, evaluates the results (numerically, symbolically the textually) and grade the student’s performance.
Out of the box Maple is a reach application, containing 5 codes generators and over 100 packages covering a wide variety of discipline, exempli gratia:
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Algebra
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Advanced Linear Algebra
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Discrete Algebra
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Geometry
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Plots
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Calculus
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Advanced Calculus
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Tensor Calculus
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Differential Equations
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Variations Methods
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Topology
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Graph Theory
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Group Theory
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Units
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Programming
Maple tool chain is not only a FULL and COMLETE substitute for MATLAB, it betters the numeric only application in every way. Sceptic MATLAB users are more than welcome and invited to try and challenge this statement!
An introductory lecture, briefly presenting the tools and environment of the Maple tool chain is to be given a power user of Maple in both academy and commercial duties and currently the VP Business Development for DigiSec, Maplesoft ‘s local representative.