Bitwise operations in Macysma derived Computer Algebra Systems?

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Maxima, a computer algebra system, does not natively support bitwise operators like C++'s & and ^. Users can implement bitwise operations by utilizing Common Lisp functions. Specifically, the function ':lisp boole-and 5 7' demonstrates how to perform a bitwise AND operation. Additionally, defining a custom function in Maxima using ':lisp (defun $logand(i j) (logand i j))' allows users to create a callable LISP function for bitwise operations, which can be included in the maxima-init.mac file for convenience.

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  • Familiarity with Maxima computer algebra system
  • Basic understanding of Common Lisp programming
  • Knowledge of bitwise operations in programming
  • Experience with configuring Maxima using maxima-init.mac
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  • Research the use of maxima-init.mac for initializing Maxima settings
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Mathematicians, computer scientists, and developers working with Maxima who need to perform bitwise operations or extend the system's capabilities using Common Lisp.

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I can't see any native bitwise operators (like C++'s & and ^) in Maxima, is the right way to drop down into CLisp something like this?

:lisp boole-and 5 7

Many thanks,

Duncan
 
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':lisp (defun $logand(i j) (logand i j))' creates a LISP function that can be called from Maxima and can be placed in maxima-init.mac
 

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