Python^® is a free open-source language and environment that has tremendous potential in the scientific computing domain. Computing with Python presents the programming language in tight connection with mathematical applications. The approach of the book is concept based rather than a systematic introduction to the language.It is written for a mathematical readership and is aimed at students with a mathematical background.

Claus Fuhrer is Professor in Scientific Computing at Lund University, Sweden; Jan Erik Solem is Associate Professorat the Department of Mathematics, Lund University; Olivier Verdier is Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics of the University of Bergen, Norway.