Iterative Methods for Sparse Linear Systems (The Pws Series in Computer Science) - Hardcover

Saad, Yousef

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 053494776X ISBN 13: 9780534947767

Publisher: Pws Pub Co, 1996

Synopsis

This new and up-to-date book - by a leading authority in the field - examines an advanced set of numerical methods and algorithms that may be used to solve large-scale, complex problems on computers with massive parallel processing capabilities. Drawing on his many years of research, the author uses a wealth of practical applications to illuminate his presentation of theory. This book is a valuable reference for professionals in the fields of computer science and applied mathematics, and engineers interested in problems involving numerical analysis and parallel computing.

About this title

Book Description

Tremendous progress has been made in the scientific and engineering disciplines regarding the use of iterative methods for linear systems. This second edition gives an in-depth, up-to-date view of practical algorithms for solving large-scale linear systems of equations, including a wide range of the best methods available today.

About the Author

Yousef Saad joined the University of Minnesota in 1990 as a Professor of Computer Science and a Fellow of the Minnesota Supercomputer Institute. He was head of the department of Computer Science and Engineering from 1997 to 2000. He received the "Doctorat d'Etat" from the University of Grenoble (France) in 1983. His current research interests include numerical linear algebra, sparse matrix computations, iterative methods, parallel computing, and numerical methods for eigenvalue problems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pws Pub Co
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 053494776X
• ISBN 13: 9780534947767
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 447