Handbook of Splines (Mathematics and Its Applications)

Provides a detailed introduction to the theory of spline functions emphasizing the significance of the relationship between the general theory and its applications. Some applications to various fields are explored, as well as new material on spline function theory and reevaluation of old results. Chapters cover spline functions and the representation of linear functionals; multivariate spline functions; nonlinear sets of spline functions; numerical treatment of the integral equations; numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations; splines and finite elements; finite element method for solution of boundary problems for partial differential equations; spline functions in computer aided geometric design; from spline to fractals; box splines; and spline wavelets. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)