Inverse Problem Theory and Methods for Model Parameter Estimation

Albert Tarantola

ISBN 10: 0898715725 / ISBN 13: 9780898715729

Published by SIAM: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, 2004

2004. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780898715729

Synopsis:

The use of actual observations to infer the properties of a model is an inverse problem, which are often difficult as they may not have a unique solution. This book proposes a general approach that is valid for linear as well as for nonlinear problems. The philosophy is essentially probabilistic and allows the reader to understand the basic difficulties appearing in the resolution of inverse problems. The book attempts to explain how a method of acquisition of information can be applied to actual real-world problems, including many heuristic arguments. Prompted by recent developments in inverse theory, this text is a completely rewritten version of a 1987 book by the same author, and includes many algorithmic details for Monte Carlo methods, least-squares discrete problems, and least-squares problems involving functions. In addition, some notions are clarified, the role of optimization techniques is underplayed, and Monte Carlo methods are taken much more seriously.

Book Description: This book proposes a general approach that allows the reader to understand the basic difficulties appearing in the resolution of inverse problems, valid for linear as well as for nonlinear problems. Prompted by new developments, this text is a completely rewritten version of a 1987 book by the same author.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Inverse Problem Theory and Methods for Model...
Publisher: SIAM: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New
Edition: 1st Edition