Computational Methods for Linear Integral Equations - Softcover

Kythe, Prem; Puri, Pratap

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1461266122 ISBN 13: 9781461266129

Publisher: Birkhäuser, 2012

Synopsis

Presents basic theoretical material on numerical analysis, convergence, error estimates and accuracy. The unique computational approach leads the reader from theoretical and practical problems to computation with hands-on guidance for input files and the execution of computer programs. All supporting Mathematicar files related to the book are available via the Internet at the authors' websites. For professionals, graduate students, and researchers in mathematics, physical sciences, and engineering. Readers interested in the numerical solution of integral equations will find the book's practical problem-solving style both accessible and useful for their work.

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Computational Methods for Linear Integral Equations Integral equations have wide applications in various fields, including continuum mechanics, potential theory, geophysics, electricity and magnetism, kinetic theory of gases, hereditary phenomena in physics and biology, renewal theory, quantum mechanics, radiation, optimization, optimal control systems, communication theory, mathematical economics, population genetics, queueing theory, and medicine. Computational Methods for Linear Integral Equations presents basic theoretical material that deals with numerical analysis, convergence, error estimates, and accuracy. The unique computational aspect leads the reader from theoretical and practical problems all the...

Review

"The monograph is devoted to numerical methods for solving one-dimensional linear integral equations. Fredholm and Volterra integral equations of first and second kinds are considered. The authors pay more attention to computational aspects of solving integral equations. A lot of numerical examples and results of computations by computers are presented."   ―Mathematical Reviews

"This book presents numerical methods and computational aspects for linear integral equations that appear in various areas of applied mathematics, physics, and engineering.... The book is an excellent reference for graduate students and researchers in mathematics and engineering."   ―Memoriile Sectiilor Stiintifice

Edition details

• Publisher: Birkhäuser
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1461266122
• ISBN 13: 9781461266129
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 526