Princeton companion to applied mathematics / [edited by] Nicholas J. Higham...[et al.].

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9780691150390

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Companion to applied mathematics
Applied mathematics

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510 23 H638

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Part I: Introduction to applied mathematics -- Part II: Concepts -- Part III: Equations, laws, and functions of applied mathematics -- Part IV: Areas of applied mathematics -- Part V: Modeling -- Part VI: Example problems -- Part VII: Application areas -- Part VIII: Final perspectives

Summary: This is the most authoritative and accessible single-volume reference book on applied mathematics. Featuring numerous entries by leading experts and organized thematically, it introduces readers to applied mathematics and its uses; explains key concepts; describes important questions, laws, and functions; looks at exciting areas of research; covers modeling and simulation; explores areas of application; and more. Modeled on the popular Princeton Companion to Mathematics, this volume is an indispensable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in other disciplines seeking a user-friendly reference book on applied mathematics.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I: Introduction to applied mathematics --
Part II: Concepts --
Part III: Equations, laws, and functions of applied mathematics --
Part IV: Areas of applied mathematics --
Part V: Modeling --
Part VI: Example problems --
Part VII: Application areas --
Part VIII: Final perspectives

This is the most authoritative and accessible single-volume reference book on applied mathematics. Featuring numerous entries by leading experts and organized thematically, it introduces readers to applied mathematics and its uses; explains key concepts; describes important questions, laws, and functions; looks at exciting areas of research; covers modeling and simulation; explores areas of application; and more. Modeled on the popular Princeton Companion to Mathematics, this volume is an indispensable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in other disciplines seeking a user-friendly reference book on applied mathematics.

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