Numerical algorithms for constrained nonlinear optimization can be broadly categorized into gradient-based methods and direct search methods. Gradient-based methods use first ...

ContinuedFraction[x, n] generates a list of the first n terms in the continued fraction representation of x. ContinuedFraction[x] generates a list of all terms that can be ...

VertexNormals is an option for graphics primitives which specifies the normal directions to assign to 3D vertices.

With[{x = x_0, y = y_0, ...}, expr] specifies that in expr occurrences of the symbols x, y, ... should be replaced by x_0, y_0, ....

Mathematica supports full Unicode throughout—in strings, symbols, graphics and external operations—allowing immediate streamlined use of all standard international character ...

FourierParameters is an option to Fourier and related functions that specifies the conventions to use in computing Fourier transforms.

Khinchin is Khinchin's constant, with numerical value \[TildeEqual] 2.68545.

Mathematica has efficient systemwide 16-bit Unicode support, allowing a full range of international, technical and other character sets and character encodings.

Mathematica's matrix operations handle both numeric and symbolic matrices, automatically accessing large numbers of highly efficient algorithms. Mathematica uses ...

ArcCsc[z] gives the arc cosecant csc -1 (z) of the complex number z.