Hi Craig,
I would be concerned about two issues -- there is a "learning curve"
that has to be climbed in learning abstract algebra; in addition, if
one is not comfortable programming (say in C or C++), there can be also
be a learning curve associated with writing GAP programs....
There is an introductory manual, "Abstract Algebra and GAP", by
Rainbolt and Gallian, see:
http://euler.slu.edu/Dept/Faculty/rainbolt/manual.html
Also -- and this is of interest to other GAP users -- the MAA has a
short online class on "Incorporating the Software GAP into the Teaching
of Abstract Algebra". Check out: http://www.maa.org/prep/2006/
(I'm grateful to a colleague for pointing out this short course. It is
July 10-14, 2006.)
yours,
Ken
On May 1, 2006, at 10:28 PM, Craig Ugoretz wrote:
Hello,
For the past year I have been doing pre-research into a means
of implementing mathematical texts on the subject of neutrosophics, a
new form of logic, in a computer program. These texts, per my
analysis, depend upon abstract algebra. By browsing the Internet, I
discovered the GAP program, and I wonder if it would be suitable to
implement the mathematics. However, I have a minimum of knowledge
about abstract algebra, so it has been difficult for me to come to a
decision. I decided to write this forum to see if anyone with
extensive knowledge of the GAP program could help render a decision
for/with me regarding its feasibility.
Please refer to this web page:
http://www.gallup.unm.edu/~smarandache/philos.htm. I realize that
there is a lot of material to take a look at, so any help given this
matter would be most appreciated. As motivation, please take a look
at some of the books that give examples of neutrosophic philosophy and
how neutrosophics could be used to model social political situations.
I believe that this new philosophy, as does its founder Dr.
Smarandache, has applications to world peace because it is a means of
expressing neutralities between conflicting philosophical systems.
Feel free to contact me at any juncture.
Sincerely,
Craig Ugoretz
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