Pascal-SC: A computer language for scientific computation (Perspectives in computing)

Perspectives in Computing, Vol. 17: Pascal-SC: A Computer Language for Scientific Computation focuses on the application of Pascal-SC, a programming language developed as an extension of standard Pascal, in scientific computation. The publication first elaborates on the introduction to Pascal-SC, a review of standard Pascal, and real floating-point arithmetic. Discussions focus on optimal scalar product, standard functions, real expressions, program structure, simple extensions, real floating-point arithmetic, vector and matrix arithmetic, and dynamic arrays. The text then examines functions and operators with arbitrary result types and solving problems with Pascal-SC. The book ponders on strings and text processing, dynamic arrays, and modules. Topics include declaration and use of modules, compatibility of static and dynamic arrays, dynamic result types of functions and operators, strings in procedures, functions, and operators, and declaration of string variables. The publication is a dependable reference for computer science experts and researchers interested in the application of Pascal-SC in scientific computation. Content: Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv PREFACE, Pages v-vi CHAPTER I - An Introduction to Pascal-SC, Pages 1-12 CHAPTER II - A Review of Standard Pascal, Pages 13-41 CHAPTER III - Real Floating-Point Arithmetic—The Heart of a Scientific Programming Language, Pages 42-57 CHAPTER IV - Functions and Operators with Arbitrary Result Types, Pages 58-84 CHAPTER V - Solving Problems with Pascal-SC, Pages 85-137 CHAPTER VI - Strings and Text Processing, Pages 138-155 CHAPTER VII - Dynamic Arrays, Pages 156-174 CHAPTER VIII - Modules, Pages 175-220 APPENDIX A - Syntax Diagrams, Pages 221-267 APPENDIX B - Additional Extensions and Limitations of Existing Implementations, Pages 268-278 APPENDIX C - Index of Syntax Diagrams, Word Symbols, Standard Identifiers, and Examples, Pages 279-283 BIBLIOGRAPHY, Pages 284-285 SUBJECT INDEX, Pages 286-292 PERSPECTIVES IN COMPUTING, Pages ibc1-ibc2 Shipped from UK, please allow 10 to 21 business days for arrival. A Computer Language for Scientific Computation, hardcover, ix, 292pp. ill. Good clean copy. This book provides a complete description of the Pascal-SC language, including justification for this extension to the Pascal language.