Numerical Computing with IEEE Floating Point Arithmetic - Hardcover

Overton, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0898714826 ISBN 13: 9780898714821

Publisher: Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics,U.S., 2001

Synopsis

A broad overview of numerical computing, in a historical context, with a special focus on the IEEE standard for binary floating point arithmetic. Key ideas are developed step by step, taking the reader from floating point representation, correctly rounded arithmetic, and the IEEE philosophy on exceptions, to an understanding of the crucial concepts of conditioning and stability, explained in a simple yet rigorous context. There are technical details and challenging exercises that go beyond the subjects covered in the text.

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Book Description

A broad overview of numerical computing, in a historical context, with special focus on the IEEE standard for binary floating point arithmetic. Key ideas are developed step by step, taking the reader to an understanding of the crucial concepts of conditioning and stability.

Edition details

• Publisher: Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics,U.S.
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0898714826
• ISBN 13: 9780898714821
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 141