The Princeton companion to applied mathematics /
Companion to applied mathematics Applied mathematics
editor, Nicholas J. Higham, the University of Manchester ; associate editors, Mark R. Dennis, University of Bristol [and four others].
- xvii, 994 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
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. -- Front jacket flap.
9780691150390 0691150397
2015013024
Algebra.
Mathematics.
Mathematical models.
Algebra.
Mathematical models.
Mathematics.
Angewandte Mathematik
QA155 / .P75 2015
510
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. -- Front jacket flap.
9780691150390 0691150397
2015013024
Algebra.
Mathematics.
Mathematical models.
Algebra.
Mathematical models.
Mathematics.
Angewandte Mathematik
QA155 / .P75 2015
510