Fundamentals of Numerical Computing

by L. F. Shampine, Rebecca Chan Allen, S. Pruess

Overview

This book examines the solution of some of the most common problems of numerical computation. By concentrating on one effective algorithm for each basic task, it develops the fundamental theory in a brief, elementary way. There are ample exercises, and codes are provided to reduce the time otherwise required for programming and debugging. Exposes reader to the art of numerical computing as well as the science.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471163633
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	08/09/1996
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	7.66(w) x 9.57(h) x 0.82(d)

About the Author

L. F. Shampine and Rebecca Chan Allen are the authors of Fundamentals of Numerical Computing, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Errors and Floating Point Arithmetic.

Systems of Linear Equations.

Interpolation.

Roots of Nonlinear Equations.

Numerical Integration.

Ordinary Differential Equations.

Appendix.

Answers to Selected Exercises.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

A textbook for a one-semester upper-division or early graduate course requiring only calculus and a modest acquaintance with FORTRAN, C, C++, or MATLAB. Explains the basic numerical methods and their implementations as software for solving fundamental mathematical problems. Focuses on one effective algorithm for each basic task in order to develop the basic theory in a brief, elementary way. CiP data show R. C. Allen as the first author. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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