ENGLISH

Scientific Computation

By Gaston H. Gonnet , Ralf Scholl

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2009
ISBN
0521849896, 9780521849890, 0511656297, 9780511656293
LCC
QA76.9.M35 G64 2009
Open Library ID
OL23192334M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2516859 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
249\249
Orientation
no
Scanned
no
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

Using real-life applications, this graduate-level textbook introduces different mathematical methods of scientific computation to solve minimization problems using examples ranging from locating an aircraft, finding the best time to replace a computer, analyzing developments on the stock market, and constructing phylogenetic trees. The textbook focuses on several methods, including nonlinear least squares with confidence analysis, singular value decomposition, best basis, dynamic programming, linear programming, and various optimization procedures. Each chapter solves several realistic problems, introducing the modeling optimization techniques and simulation as required. This allows readers to see how the methods are put to use, making it easier to grasp the basic ideas. There are also worked examples, practical notes, and background materials to help the reader understand the topics covered. Interactive exercises are available at www.cambridge.org/9780521849890.

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