Scientific Computing, 9781611975574
Paperback
Focuses on the motivation and ideas behind algorithms rather than on detailed analyses of them. This book presents an overview of methods and software for solving mathematical problems arising in computational modeling and data analysis, including proper problem formulation, selection of effective s…

Scientific Computing

An Introductory Survey

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    567 pages

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    29 January 2019

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Summary

This book differs from traditional numerical analysis texts in that it focuses on the motivation and ideas behind the algorithms presented rather than on detailed analyses of them. It presents a broad overview of methods and software for solving mathematical problems arising in computational modeling and data analysis, including proper problem formulation, selection of effective solution algorithms, and interpretation of results.In the 20 years since its original publication, the modern, fund…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781611975574
ISBN-10:1611975573
Author:Michael T. Heath
Publisher:Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics,U.S.
Imprint:Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics,U.S.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:567
Edition:2nd
Release Date:29 January 2019
Weight:1.23kg
Dimensions:245mm x 196mm
Series:Classics in Applied Mathematics
About The Author

Michael T. Heath

Michael T. Heath is professor and Fulton Watson Copp Chair Emeritus in the department of computer science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research interests are in scientific computing, particularly numerical linear algebra and optimization, and in parallel computing. He is a SIAM Fellow, ACM Fellow, Associate Fellow of the AIAA, and a member of the European Academy of Sciences. Professor Heath has received numerous teaching awards, including the Taylor L. Booth Education Award from the IEEE Computer Society.

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