Bücher der Reihe Numerical Mathematics and Scientific Computation

This text, based on the author's teaching at Ecole Polytechnique, introduces the reader to the world of mathematical modelling and numerical simulation. Including numerous exercises and examples, this is an ideal text for advanced students in Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Science and Computer Science.

A new paperback edition of Wilkinson's classic, pioneering text on the computation of matrix eigenvalues. One of the most important and widely-read books on numerical analysis ever published.

This book describes algorithms and mathematical fundamentals of the widely used FITBACK package for curve and surface fitting with splines. Features included are automatic knot selection, error smoothing and data reduction. The practical side of this software is illustrated with many examples taken from different disciplines in engineeering and medicine.