COMPUTER ORIENTED NUMERICAL METHODS

RAJARAMAN, V.

nov 2018 · PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Acerca de este libro electrónico

 This book is a concise and lucid introduction to computer oriented numerical methods with well-chosen graphical illustrations that give an insight into the mechanism of various methods. The book develops computational algorithms for solving non-linear algebraic equation, sets of linear equations, curve-fitting, integration, differentiation, and solving ordinary differential equations.

OUTSTANDING FEATURES

• Elementary presentation of numerical methods using computers for solving a variety of problems for students who have only basic level knowledge of mathematics.

• Geometrical illustrations used to explain how numerical algorithms are evolved.

• Emphasis on implementation of numerical algorithm on computers.

• Detailed discussion of IEEE standard for representing floating point numbers.

• Algorithms derived and presented using a simple English based structured language.

• Truncation and rounding errors in numerical calculations explained.

• Each chapter starts with learning goals and all methods illustrated with numerical examples.

• Appendix gives pointers to open source libraries for numerical computation.

Acerca del autor

 Prof. V. Rajaraman, Honorary Professor, Supercomputer Education & Research Centre, IISc. Bangalore, is the author of more than 14 books on our list. 

A pioneer in Computer Science, education and research in India, Prof. Rajaraman has received numerous awards for his contribution to the field including the Padma Bhushan by the President of India in 1998. He has also been awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in 1976. He is the recipient of Homi Bhabha Prize by UGC, Om Prakash Bhasin Award, ISTE Award for excellence in teaching computer engineering, Rustom Choksi Award, Zaheer Medal by the Indian National Science Academy, and Lifetime Contribution Award by the Indian National Academy of Engineering in 2005. He was awarded D.Sc. (h.c.) by IIT Kanpur and Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur. 

Learn more about him and his books, click on the following links 
http://www.serc.iisc.ernet.in/~rajaram/ 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaidyeswaran_Rajaraman 
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