FixedPointList (Built-in Mathematica Symbol)

FixedPointList[f, expr] generates a list giving the results of applying f repeatedly, starting with expr, until the results no longer change.

WidgetReference (GUIKit Package Symbol)

WidgetReference[id] looks up an existing widget instance using identifier id and return the underlying object.

Permutations (Combinatorica Package Guide)

Mathematical Functions (Mathematica Guide)

Mathematica has the most extensive collection of mathematical functions ever assembled. Often relying on original results and algorithms developed at Wolfram Research over ...

Named Groups (Mathematica Guide)

Mathematica provides access to information on infinite families of groups, as well as sporadic groups of relevance, like the famous 26 sporadic simple groups (27 if the Tits ...

Create a Folder of Thumbnail Images (Mathematica How To)

A very common batch processing task is to reduce the dimensions of a set of images in one or more system folders, in effect constructing thumbnail images. Mathematica 's file ...

Find Available Options (Mathematica How To)

The default behavior for a function in Mathematica is carefully chosen to be suitable for the vast majority of cases. Mathematica also gives you fine-grained control over the ...

Import and Export Images (Mathematica How To)

Of the many ways images can be loaded into a Mathematica notebook, Import is the main method used to access image files on your local computer or at a remote location. The ...

Perform a Linear Regression (Mathematica How To)

One of the most common statistical models is the linear regression model. A linear model predicts the value of a response variable by the linear combination of predictor ...

Rotate, Zoom, and Pan Graphics (Mathematica How To)

One of the most powerful aspects of graphics in Mathematica is their interactivity. Rotating, zooming, and panning your graphics allows for a more complete visualization ...