Level Set Methods and Fast Marching Methods: Evolving Interfaces in Computational Geometry, Fluid Mechanics, Computer Vision, and Materials Science

Sethian, James Albert

ISBN 10: 0521642043 / ISBN 13: 9780521642040

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, U.K.; New York, 1999

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Octavo in black wrappers; b&w illus.; 378 pp., 24 cm. In English. Copy from library of Nobel laureate Dr. Donald A. Glaser, inventor of the bubble chamber; includes his notes in red ink throughout; search keyword DGLSR for more collectible titles from the Glaser library; Second edition Series: Cambridge monographs on applied and computational mathematics 3; Abstract: "This book is an introduction to level set methods and fast marching methods, which are powerful numerical techniques for analyzing and computing interface motion in a host of settings. They rely on a fundamental shift in how one views moving boundaries, rethinking the natural geometric Lagrangian perspective and exchanging it for an Eulerian, initial value partial differential equation perspective. The resulting numerical techniques can be used to track three dimensional complex fronts that can develop sharp corners and change topology as they evolve." "This new edition of Professor Sethian's successful text includes the latest advances in fast marching methods and extends the original volume to cover new areas of application." "This book will be a useful resource for mathematicians, applied scientists, practicing engineers, computer graphic artists, and anyone interested in the evolution of boundaries and interfaces."--Back cover Contents: Equations of motion for moving interfaces; Theory and algorithms; Efficiency, adaptovoty, and extensions; Applications. Near fine copy with light edgewear; Dr. Glaser's personal library spine label on spine tail and will not be removed to avoid damaging the wrappers; aside from notes, pages are clean, bright and free of marks and creases; binding is tight. Seller Inventory # 85954

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Title: Level Set Methods and Fast Marching Methods:...

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, U.K.; New York

Publication Date: 1999

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Near fine

Edition: Second edition.

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Synopsis:

This new edition of Professor Sethian's successful text provides an introduction to level set methods and fast marching methods, which are powerful numerical techniques for analyzing and computing interface motion in a host of settings. They rely on a fundamental shift in how one views moving boundaries; rethinking the natural geometric Lagrangian perspective and exchanging it for an Eulerian, initial value partial differential equation perspective. For this edition, the collection of applications provided in the text has been expanded, including examples from physics, chemistry, fluid mechanics, combustion, image processing, material science, fabrication of microelectronic components, computer vision, computer-aided design, and optimal control theory. This book will be a useful resource for mathematicians, applied scientists, practising engineers, computer graphic artists, and anyone interested in the evolution of boundaries and interfaces.

Review:

"The book does give a representative picture of the flavor of the field today." Mathematical Reviews

"It is a useful introduction to a remarkably dynamic area." Mathematics of Computation