Abstract:
Computers have expanded the range of nonlinear phenomena that can be explored mathematically. An “experimental mathematics facility,” containing both special-purpose dedicated machines and general-purpose mainframes, may someday provide the ideal context for complex nonlinear problems.
Citation:
Campbell, D., Crutchfield, J., Farmer, J.D. & Jen, E. (1985). 'Experimental Mathematics: The Role of Computation in Nonlinear Studies'. Communications of ACM, 28(4), pp.374-384.