Computational Methods in Physics and Engineering

Samuel S M Wong

• Verlag: WSPC
• Jahr: 1997
• ISBN:
  9789813103030
• Auflage: 2
• Thema: Physical Sciences
• Thema: Physics

Numerical methods are playing an ever-increasing role in physics and engineering. This is especially true after the recent explosion of computing power on the desk-top. This book is aimed at helping the user to make intelligent use of this power tool. Each method is introduced through realistic examples and actual computer programs. The explanations provide the background for making a choice between similar approaches and the knowledge to explore the network for the appropriate existing codes. Tedious proofs and derivations, on the other hand, are delegated to references. Examples of uncoventional methods are also given to stimulate readers in exploring new ways of solving problems.

Errata(s)

Appendix B, Page 485
“http://www.wspc.com.sg/others/software/3365/ftp.wspc.com.sg/pub/software/3365/”

The above links should be replaced with
“www.worldscientific.com/doi/suppl/10.1142/3365/suppl_file/3365_software_free.zip”

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Contents
• Preface to the First Edition
• Preface to the Second Edition
• Chapter 1 Computational Methods
• Chapter 2 Integration and Differentiation
• Chapter 3 Interpolation and Extrapolation
• Chapter 4 Special Functions
• Chapter 5 Matrices
• Chapter 6 Methods of Least Squares
• Chapter 7 Monte Carlo Calculations
• Chapter 8 Finite Difference Solution of Differential Equations
• Chapter 9 Finite Element Solution to PDE
• Appendix A
• Appendix B List of Fortran Program Examples
• Bibliography
• Index