Maths for engineers

This book examines various mathematical tools-based on generalized collocation methods-to solve nonlinear problems related to partial differential and integro-differential equations.

Rooted in a pedagogically successful problem-solving approach to linear algebra, this work fills a gap in the literature that is sharply divided between, on the one end, elementary texts with only limited exercises and examples, and, at the other end, books too advanced in prerequisites and too specialized in focus to appeal to a wide audience.

Based on a streamlined presentation of the author's previous work, An Introduction to Frames and Riesz Bases, this new textbook fills a gap in the literature, developing frame theory as part of a dialogue between mathematicians and engineers.

Harmonic analysis is a venerable part of modern mathematics.

This self-contained work illustrates the application of integral methods to diverse problems in mathematics, physics, biology, and engineering.

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Enrique Castillo is a leading figure in several mathematical and engineering fields, having contributed seminal work in such areas as statistical modeling, extreme value analysis, multivariate distribution theory, Bayesian networks, neural networks, functional equations, artificial intelligence, linear algebra, optimization methods, numerical methods, reliability engineering, as well as sensitivity analysis and its applications.

An outgrowth of the "e;International Conference on Statistical Models for Biomedical and Technical Systems,"e; this book is comprised of contributions from renowned experts, demonstrating the significance of current research on theory, methods, and applications of the field.

A collection of invited chapters dedicated to Carlos Segovia, this unified and self-contained volume examines recent developments in real and harmonic analysis.

This book provides an introduction to the theory of dynamical systems with the (R) aid of the Mathematica computer algebra system.

Molecular Gas Dynamics originates from lectures and seminars delivered by the author at various universities and institutions worldwide.

As soon as we (AS and PS) completed writing the book on H Optimal Con- 2 trol, another task of equal magnitude was laid to our charge.

In many problems arising in engineering and science one requires approxi- tion methods to reproduce physical reality as well as possible.

Floating-point arithmetic is the most widely used way of implementing real-number arithmetic on modern computers.

This book evolved from a one-year sequence of courses offered by the authors at Iowa State University.

In the context of network theory, Complex networks can be de?

One of the most fundamental and active areas in mathematics, the theory of partial differential equations (PDEs) is essential in the modeling of natural phenomena.

This edited volume contains a selection of chapters that are an outgrowth of the - ropean Conference on Mathematical and Theoretical Biology (ECMTB05, Dresden, Germany, July 2005).

This edited volume contains a selection of chapters that are an outgrowth of the - ropean Conference on Mathematical and Theoretical Biology (ECMTB05, Dresden, Germany, July 2005).

This volume aims to provide an overview of some recent developments of mathematical kinetic theory focused on its application in modelling complex systems in various ?

This self-contained volume brings together a collection of chapters by some of the most distinguished researchers and practitioners in the fields of mathematical finance and financial engineering.

Advances in Discrete Tomography and Its Applications is a unified presentation of new methods, algorithms, and select applications that are the foundations of multidimensional image reconstruction by discrete tomographic methods.

Fuzzy logic methodology has been proven effective in dealing with complex nonlinear systems containing uncertainties that are otherwise difficult to model.

Satellite navigation receivers are used to receive, process, and decode space-based navigation signals, such as those provided by the GPS constellation of satellites.

Complex numbers can be viewed in several ways: as an element in a field, as a point in the plane, and as a two-dimensional vector.

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Shapes have been among man's fascinations from thestoneage to thespace age.

Increasing complexity in engineering projects raises difficult challenges in industry and requires effective tools for correct-by-construction design or design verification.

This volume is an outgrowth of the workshop "e;Applications of Advanced Control Theory to Robotics and Automation, "e;organized in honor of the 70th birthdays of Petar V.

Increasingly, neural networks are used and implemented in a wide range of fields and have become useful tools in probabilistic analysis and prediction theory.

In his new undergraduate textbook, Harold M.

Modern aerospace vehicles, such as the space shuttle, other launch vehicles, and long-range ballistic missiles, do not discriminate between atmospheric and space flight.

This book examines a system of parabolic-elliptic partial differential eq- tions proposed in mathematical biology, statistical mechanics, and chemical kinetics.

This book is a systematic, rigorous, and self-consistent introduction to the theory of continuous-time stochastic processes.

Prior to the computer era, analytical methods in elasticity had already been developed and - proved up to impressive levels.

The recent dramatic advances inbiotechnology have led to an explosion of data in the life sciences at the molecular level as well as more detailed observation and ch- acterization at the cellular and tissue levels.

One of the primary purposes and obligations of science, in addition to - derstandingnatureingeneralandlifeinparticular, istoassistinenhancing the quality and longevity of life, indeed a most daunting challenge.

This volume was prepared in conjunction with a Symposium held in Berkeley June 5-7, 2005, as a tribute to Professor Pravin Varaiya.

This monograph examines and develops the Global Smoothness Preservation Property (GSPP) and the Shape Preservation Property (SPP) in the field of interpolation of functions.

Because of its versatility in analyzing a broad range of applications, multibody dynamics has grown in the past two decades to be an important tool for designing, prototyping, and simulating complex articulated mechanical systems.

This book covers the work of Erik W.

This book covers the work of Erik W.

This book offers a careful selection of studies in optimization techniques based on artificial intelligence, applied to inverse problems in radiative transfer.

This book has two main objectives: *  to provide a concise introduction to nonlinear optimization methods, which can be used as a textbook at a graduate or upper undergraduate level; *  to collect and organize selected important topics on optimization algorithms, not easily found in textbooks, which can provide material for advanced courses or can serve as a reference text for self-study and research.

This book reports on advances in mechanical engineering, with a special emphasis on innovative design approaches, constructions and working processes, and on intelligent devices.

This monograph explores the use of mathematical modeling and control theory in a variety of contemporary challenges in mathematical biology and environmental sciences.

This monograph explores the use of mathematical modeling and control theory in a variety of contemporary challenges in mathematical biology and environmental sciences.

Cybernetic pioneer Warren McCullough asked: "e;What is a man, that he may know a number; and what is a number, that a man may know it?

The point of departure in the present book is that the decision makers, involved in the evaluation of alternatives under conflicting criteria, express their preferential judgement by estimating ratios of subjective values or differences of the corresponding logarithms, the so-called grades.