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Davidon, William C. – American Journal of Physics, 1977
Presents new least-squares algorithms that update a fit after each point is entered so trends can be detected promptly as an experiment proceeds. (MLH)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Science, Computers, Higher Education
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Remillard, Wilfred J. – American Journal of Physics, 1978
Studies the relationship between Eulerian and Lagrangian coordinate systems with the help of computer plots of variables such as density and particle displacement. Gives examples which illustrate the differences in the shape of a traveling wave as seen by observers in the two systems. (Author/GA)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Science, Diagrams, Higher Education
Pavelle, Richard; And Others – Scientific American, 1981
Describes the nature and use of computer algebra and its applications to various physical sciences. Includes diagrams illustrating, among others, a computer algebra system and flow chart of operation of the Euclidean algorithm. (SK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Astronomy, College Mathematics