Computer algebra systems

 

• specialized systems

  • TRIGMAN 1970, celestial mechanics

  • SCHOONSCHIP 1971, quantum physics

  • CAMAL 1975, celestial mechanics, general theory of relativity

  • SHEEP 1977, general theory of relativity, very fast

• general purpose systems

  • REDUCE 1968, classical system, delivered with sources

  • MACSYMA 1970, classical system, mainly in USA

  • MAPLE 1985, fast and good system

  • DERIVE 1988, on PC, even on pocket computers

  • MATHEMATICA 1988, nice graphics and user interface (notebook)

  • AXIOM 1991, former Scratchpad II, modern "object oriented" concepts, most complete system

• chronology of computer algebra systems

• for other computer algebra systems and packages, including also public systems, consult the overview at CAIN Netherlands or the collection of symbolic software at the University of Berkeley