Tag Archives: Python

Running Fortran from Python with F2PY

Posted on 13/01/2016 by dougaj4

The last post looking at using the Python F2Py package said: It is also necessary to install a Fortran compiler.  After some trial and error I found that the MinGW (Minimalist GNU for Windows) package worked well. Trying some simple examples … Continue reading →

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xlSciPy – Python SciPy for Excel; Update with new functions

Posted on 04/01/2016 by dougaj4

The xlSciPy spreadsheet, previously described here, has been updated with new functions for integration, finding equation roots and maxima and minima, solving systems of non-linear equations, and evaluation of equations entered as text.  The new version (including full open-source VBA … Continue reading →

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Solving non-linear equations with two or more unknowns – 5

Posted on 20/10/2015 by dougaj4

This will be the last of the series on solving non-linear equations (for now).  Up until now all the examples have had two unknown values, and two target values.  This can be extended by making three changes to the code: … Continue reading →

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IP2 and IP2_py

Posted on 11/09/2015 by dougaj4

The IP2 spreadsheet provides functions to calculate: Intersection points of 2D lines or polylines Intersection points of 2 circles, or a line and a circle Intersection circle of two spheres and intersection points of 3 spheres 3D centre point of … Continue reading →

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A mystery curve links to Jupyter

Posted on 16/07/2015 by dougaj4

Reviewing some of my less visited links recently, I was intrigued by a post at The Math Less Travelled: The previous post at the site provides more details of the source of the curve, and some links to an interactive … Continue reading →

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