Turner, Peter R.
Applied Scientific Computing: With Python (Texts in Computer Science)
- ISBN 13:
- 9783319895741
- author:
- Turner, Peter R.
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Springer International Publishing AG
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 155 mm X 235 mm
- Genre:
- Computers, Computer Science, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This textbook presents a modern approach to learning numerical methods, focusing on modeling and applications. It provides an accessible and applications-oriented introduction to scientific computing, with practical guidance on coding using Python.
The book covers topics such as number representation, errors, and numerical calculus, including linear and nonlinear equations. It also discusses interpolation and the solution of differential equations, covering polynomial interpolation, splines, and various numerical methods.
Suitable for undergraduate students embarking on a first course in numerical methods or scientific computing, this textbook provides a valuable guide to the field and its applications across various disciplines.