Mathematica is a software package which can be used extensively for numerical applications, symbolic manipulation, data visualization and many other purposes. Some of its important features include:
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In which systems is Mathematica available?Mathematica (Version 9.0.1) is currently available on some machines in SERC
SERC holds the Campus-wide site license for Mathematica (Version 9.0.1). Therefore, it may be installed in any machine connected to the IISc Campus LAN and running any of the standard (Unix, Windows) OS.
How to Install Mathematica 9.0.1 on my department machine? System Requirements for Mathematica-9.0.1 Installation Guide for Windows Please note that the machine will be using Mathematica license servers at SERC during the whole Mathematica session. For Installation Media kindly get in touch with Ms.Nalini at SERC, Room No.114.
Mathematica software can be invoked in all the Sunlx , Hplx , Fedlx and in Ganga Machines which are placed in the 1st floor bay area. Kindly click on the machines names to know the specification. How to invoke Mathematica?Type math from the command prompt to invoke the command-line version of Mathematica.
If you would like to use the GUI version of Mathematica (i.e. the Mathematica Notebook), run mathematica.
Path for mathematica-9.0.1 is /home/pkg/lic/mathematica-9.0.1/bin For C-shell: set path=(/home/pkg/lic/mathematica-9.0.1/bin $path)
For ksh or bash: export PATH=/home/pkg/lic/mathematica-9.0.1/bin:$PATH
Where do I get help?Mathematica is an interactive package with on-line help. In fact the whole Mathematica book by Wolfram is available Online from help menu of Notebook interface.
You may visit Wolfram Research for other documentation, downloadable codes etc. Currently we are under Premiere Support Contract from Wolfram Research, therefore, you may forward your technical support queries through helpdesk.serc@auto.iisc.ac.in to Wolfram Research.
For further assistance, please contact helpdesk.serc@auto.iisc.ac.in by E-mail or phone (#114 within SERC).
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