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Hut, Piet; Sussman, Gerald Jay – Scientific American, 1987
Discusses some of the contributions that high-speed computing is making to the study of science. Emphasizes the use of computers in exploring complicated systems without the simplification required in traditional methods of observation and experimentation. Provides examples of computer assisted investigations in astronomy and physics. (TW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs
