Computing for scientists and engineers: a workbook of analysis, numerics, and applications

William J. Thompson0471547182, 9780471547181

Topics are divided between review material on the mathematics background; numerical-analysis methods such as differentiation, integration, the solution of differential equations from engineering, life and physical sciences; data-analysis applications including least-squares fitting, splines and Fourier expansions. Unique in its project orientation, it features a vast amount of exercises with emphasis on realistic examples from current applications.