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SYMSAC '71: Proceedings of the second ACM symposium on Symbolic and algebraic manipulation

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https://doi.org/10.1145/800204.806262

Published: 23 March 1971 Publication History

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This paper surveys the applications of symbolic computation techniques to problems in theoretical physics. Particular emphasis is placed on applications in quantum electrodynamics where the most activity has occurred.

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Applications of symbol manipulation in theoretical physics
1. Applied computing
  1. Physical sciences and engineering
    1. Mathematics and statistics
    2. Physics
2. Computing methodologies
  1. Symbolic and algebraic manipulation
    1. Computer algebra systems

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Harlander RMartinez J(2024)The development of computational methods for Feynman diagramsThe European Physical Journal H10.1140/epjh/s13129-024-00067-649:1Online publication date: 1-Mar-2024
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Leadbetter PThomas P(1989)A review of computer algebra and its educational implications in the teaching of mathematicsEducation and Computing10.1016/S0167-9287(89)80050-05:4(243-259)Online publication date: 1989
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Wong A(1973)Symbolic ComputingNumerical and Computer Methods in Structural Mechanics10.1016/B978-0-12-253250-4.50025-7(459-477)Online publication date: 1973
https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-253250-4.50025-7
Hearn ASammet JTobey RMoses J(1971)REDUCE 2Proceedings of the second ACM symposium on Symbolic and algebraic manipulation10.1145/800204.806277(128-133)Online publication date: 23-Mar-1971
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/800204.806277

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