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The Role of Experiments in Experimental Mathematics

Henrik Kragh Sørensen*

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Abstract

This chapter is devoted to discussions about the nature of experiments in mathematics during the formative period of experimental mathematics and to a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the journal Experimental Mathematics founded in 1992. Particular attention is paid to interpret the roles of experiment and observation in the mathematical practices surrounding Experimental Mathematics.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of the History and Philosophy of Mathematical Practice : Volume 1-4
EditorsBharath Sriraman
Number of pages28
Volume4
PublisherSpringer
Publication date2024
Pages2431-2458
ISBN (Print)9783031408458
ISBN (Electronic)9783031408465
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.

Keywords

  • Borwein
  • Digital philosophy of mathematical practice
  • Epstein
  • Experimental mathematics
  • Mathematical debates in 1990s
  • Numerical induction
  • Observation
  • The journal Experimental Mathematics
  • Zeiberger

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