Hutchinson Ian H. (Massachusetts Institute Of Technology)
Hutchinson Ian H. (Massachusetts Institute Of Technology) - A Student's Guide To Numerical Methods - Paperback
Hutchinson Ian H. (Massachusetts Institute Of Technology) - A Student's Guide To Numerical Methods - Paperback
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Description: This concise plain - language guide for senior undergraduates and graduate students aims to develop intuition practical skills and an understanding of the framework of numerical methods for the physical sciences and engineering. It provides accessible self - contained explanations of mathematical principles avoiding intimidating formal proofs. Worked examples and targeted exercises enable the student to master the realities of using numerical techniques for common needs such as solution of ordinary and partial differential equations fitting experimental data and simulation using particle and Monte Carlo methods. Topics are carefully selected and structured to build understanding and illustrate key principles such as: accuracy stability order of convergence iterative refinement and computational effort estimation. Enrichment sections and in - depth footnotes form a springboard to more advanced material and provide additional background. Whether used for self - study or as the basis of an accelerated introductory class this compact textbook provides a thorough grounding in computational physics and engineering.
Title: A Student's Guide To Numerical Methods
Author(s): Hutchinson Ian H. (Massachusetts Institute Of Technology)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Barcode: 9781107479500
Pages: 216 Pages, 9 Halftones, Unspecified; 64 Line Drawings, Unspecified
Publication Date: 6/24/2015
Series: Student's Guides
Category: Computer Science
Description: This concise plain - language guide for senior undergraduates and graduate students aims to develop intuition practical skills and an understanding of the framework of numerical methods for the physical sciences and engineering. It provides accessible self - contained explanations of mathematical principles avoiding intimidating formal proofs. Worked examples and targeted exercises enable the student to master the realities of using numerical techniques for common needs such as solution of ordinary and partial differential equations fitting experimental data and simulation using particle and Monte Carlo methods. Topics are carefully selected and structured to build understanding and illustrate key principles such as: accuracy stability order of convergence iterative refinement and computational effort estimation. Enrichment sections and in - depth footnotes form a springboard to more advanced material and provide additional background. Whether used for self - study or as the basis of an accelerated introductory class this compact textbook provides a thorough grounding in computational physics and engineering.
Title: A Student's Guide To Numerical Methods
Author(s): Hutchinson Ian H. (Massachusetts Institute Of Technology)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Barcode: 9781107479500
Pages: 216 Pages, 9 Halftones, Unspecified; 64 Line Drawings, Unspecified
Publication Date: 6/24/2015
Series: Student's Guides
Category: Computer Science
