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 _______________________________________________ Physics-Departmental-Computing mailing list Physics-Departmental-Computing@imperial.ac.uk<mailto:Physics-Departmental-Computing@imperial.ac.uk> https://mailman.ic.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/physics-departmental-computing

Hi All Does this mean that Physics want to renew the Departmental Licence this year? Thanks, Martin -----Original Message----- From: physics-departmental-computing-bounces@imperial.ac.uk [mailto:physics-departmental-computing-bounces@imperial.ac.uk] On Behalf Of David Colling Sent: 17 August 2011 11:52 To: Mannall, Adrian B Cc: physics-departmental-computing Subject: Re: [Physics-Departmental-Computing] MAPLE use in Physics Hi Adrian, It is on the machines but I don't believe that it is used. Besides we are in the process of redefining the UG course. Best, david On 17/08/11 11:40, Mannall, Adrian B wrote:

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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