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Magma is a new Computer Algebra system developed by the Computational Algebra Group at the University of Sydney. It is designed to support computations in abstract algebra and related areas such as number theory, geometry and combinatorics. The basic mathematical `engine' in Magma provides extensive machinery for the standard classes of groups, rings, fields, modules and algebras.
Magma was first released in December 1993, and has since undergone extensive further development. In particular, its ring and field theory facilities have recently been greatly enriched through the inclusion of modules from the highly regarded number theory systems KANT and PARI.
This workshop is intended to provide mathematicians with an overview of Magma with particular emphasis on its capabilities in rings, fields and modules. The specific goals are:
The lectures will be given in a laboratory equipped with workstations so that participants will be able to experiment immediately with the ideas being discussed. Registered participants will obtain a demo version of Magma, provided they have access to an appropriate platform.
The Magma workshop will immediately precede the CANT'95 conference, also at Macquarie University. To register for either of these, send electronic mail to
cant95@mpce.mq.edu.aurequesting a hard-copy registration form. The fee for the Magma workshop is $25.
The full version of this announcement contains the program of the workshop and short abstracts of the talks.
For further information about the Magma System, send e-mail to
magma@maths.su.oz.au