A Numerical Library in C for Scientists and Engineers

by Hang Tong Lau

This extensive library of computer programs-written in C language-allows readers to solve numerical problems in areas of linear algebra, ordinary and partial differential equations, optimization, parameter estimation, and special functions of mathematical physics.The library is based on NUMAL, the program assemblage developed and used at the Centre for Mathematics and Computer Science in Amsterdam, one of the world's leading research centers. The...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B00DHNJOE0
• ISBN13: 9780849373763
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 816 Pages
• Weight: 3.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 7.2" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Does The Trick

This is a huge library of c routines to do just about anything. The only sore spots are some of the vector and matrix routines. They are divided up so that some very simple operations require several routines. Of course this was done for flexibility, but some may find that writing their own is more efficient. Also, the two point boundary value problem solvers are very limited and the DE section only contains constant time-step solvers. The special function section is excellent, however. Nevertheless, despite the limitations, I have found this to be a gold mine of routines and an extremely useful book. I can often find stuff here that is almost impossible to find elsewhere.

Nice clean code

This usually has the algorithm you want, if it was around in the 1960's, and is usually better code than Numerical Recipes.

Handy source code for learning and research

The book offers an exceptionally valuable library of source code for experimentation and research in numerical computations.

A high quality numerical library for PC

This is an excellent numerical library for students and researchers in numerical computations.

A comprehensive numerical library with source code.

This extensive library of computer programs-written in C language-allows readers to solve numerical problems in areas of linear algebra, ordinary and partial differential equations, optimization, parameter estimation, and special functions of mathematical physics. The important characteristic of the library is its modular structure. Because it is highly compact, it is well-suited for use on personal computers. The library offers the expert a prodigious collection of procedures for implementing numerical methods. The novice can experiment with the worked examples provided and use the more comprehensive procedures to perform mathematical computations. The library provides a powerful research tool for computer scientists, engineers, and applied mathematicians.