A Course in Interpolation and Numerical Integration For: The Mathematical Laboratory (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

David Gibb

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365285439 ISBN 13: 9780365285434

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the essentials of interpolation and numerical integration with a classic, practical guide.

This edition presents core ideas in the calculus of finite differences, interpolation, and numerical quadrature. It combines theory with worked examples and practical rules, helping you compute values, tabulate functions, and approximate integrals with proven methods.

Readers will see how to build tables, apply difference operators, and use formulas for accurate results. The text covers a range of technique—from generating fundamental values for logarithm tables to applying Gauss’ method of quadrature—along with guidance on error and accuracy.

• Understand the difference operator and how higher differences become constant for polynomials.
• Learn interpolation and tabulation techniques for polynomials and non-polynomial functions.
• Explore several numerical integration rules, including trapezoidal, Simpson’s, Three-Eighths, and Gauss’ method.
• See practical examples and instructions for estimating areas and distances from data.

Ideal for students and professionals applying numerical methods in engineering, physics, or applied mathematics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365285439
• ISBN 13: 9780365285434
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 108