Numerical Methods : Scientific and Engineering Applications

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgments. 1. Errors and Approximations. 2. Fundamental Concepts from the Theory of Equations. 3. Simultaneous Linear Equations. 4. Eigen values and eigenvectors. 5. Finite Differences. 6. Interpolation. 7. Numerical Differentiation. 8. Numerical Integration. 9. Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations. 10. Numerical solution of Partial Differential Equations. Index.

A number of unique features make this book different from other existing books in the field. Designed for the core course on the subject, this book seeks to provide students with fundamentals of numerical methods. Logical arrangement of topics, clarity of presentation and illustration through maximum examples and exercise aid the student in becoming adept at applying the methods. This book is written keeping in mind undergraduate and postgraduate students of Engineering and Science students of all disciplines.