David,

Is Maple used in the teaching of undergraduates at all?  If so then the department will still need to pay for its share of the College Site License for this.

Regards

Adrian

From: physics-departmental-computing-bounces@imperial.ac.uk [mailto:physics-departmental-computing-bounces@imperial.ac.uk] On Behalf Of Stefan Scheel
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 11:37 AM
To: Colling, David J
Cc: physics-departmental-computing
Subject: Re: [Physics-Departmental-Computing] MAPLE use in Physics

Hi David,

I know that some of us in QOLS use MAPLE, although I have to find out how many.
Most people use Mathematica, though, as it is vastly superior. Personally, I have to agree
with your suggestion to spend the money on a few more Mathematica seats, but I'd rather
ask our group members for their views as there are always strong opinions around.

Best regards,
Stefan

Dr Stefan Scheel
Reader in Quantum Optics
Blackett Laboratory
Imperial College London
Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2AZ
United Kingdom
 
phone: +44(0)20 7594 7720

On 17/08/11 11:31, David Colling wrote:

Hi,

Just a quick question. How many groups use MAPLE? The MAPLE license is up for renewal and while it is only £1320 I was wondering if it is actually used and if so by which groups. At present the cost is spread across:

    Astrophysics
        Condensed Matter Theory
        Experimental Solid State Physics
    High Energy Physics
    Photonics
    Plasma Physics
    Shock Physics
    Quantum Optics & Laser Science
    Theoretical Physics
    Teaching

and so is only £120/group but in the future would this be money better spent on a few more mathematica seats?

Best,
david

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