Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470565152 ISBN 13: 9780470565155

Publisher: Wiley, 2010

A comprehensive guide to the latest version MATLAB

Providing you with concise coverage on the essential topics of numerical methods, this new edition presents the latest version of the MATLAB software and focuses on the use of anonymous functions instead of inline functions, along with the uses of subfunctions and nested functions.

The author has added a new chapter on the subject of Eignvalues and Eigenvectors as well as on FFT. Plus, the number of end of chapter problems has been increased and revised, encouraging you to test your understanding of the material while also reinforcing key concepts.

• Includes a comprehensive update of the MATLAB coverage to present the latest version of the software
• Focuses on the use of anonymous functions instead of inline functions along with the uses of subfunctions and nested functions
• Features a new chapter on Eignvalues, Eigenvectors, and FFT
• Increases and revises the end of chapter problems to make the material more relevant
• Offers more applications from all branches of engineering

With this book, you'll have a reliable source on all the essential topics of numerical methods.

From the Back Cover:

A clear and concise guide to numerical methods and their application

Mastering numerical methods has never been easier than with Gilat/Subramaniam’s Numerical Methods For Engineers and Scientists: An Introduction with Applications Using MATLAB. Uniquely accessible and concise, this book takes an innovative approach that integrates the study of numerical methods with hands-on programming practice using the popular MATLAB environment to solve realistic problems in engineering and science.

Ideal for both students and professionals who would like to become more adept at numerical methods, Numerical Methods For Engineers and Scientists familiarizes you with:

• The mathematical background and fundamentals of numerical methods
• Solving  nonlinear equations
•  Solving a system of linear equations
• Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
• Function approximation, curve fitting, and interpolation
• Differentiation
• Integration
• First-order and higher-order ODEs
• Initial and boundary value problems

Using MATLAB’s built-in functions as tools for solving problems, you will practice applying numerical methods for analysis of real-world problems. All the information is presented in manageable, step-by-step fashion, supported by a large number of annotated examples and end-of-chapter problems.

Lucid, carefully structured, and flexibly designed to fulfill a wide range of academic and practical needs, this book will help you develop the skills in numerical methods that will serve you well as a practicing engineer.

About the Author:

Amos Gilat, Ph.D., is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The Ohio State University. Dr. Gillat’s main research interests are in plasticity, specifically, in developing experimental techniques for testing materials over a wide range of strain rates and temperatures and in investigating constitutive relations for viscoplasticity. Dr. Gilat’s research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, NASA, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Defense, and various industries.

Vish Subramaniam, Ph.D., is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering & Chemical Physics at The Ohio State University. Dr. Subramaniam’s main research interests are in cancer detection and imaging, plasma and laser physics and processes, particularly those that involve non-equilibirum phenomena. Dr. Subramaniam’s research is both experimental and computational, and has been supported by The Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, and numerous industries.