Theoretical Physics, Matrices & Determinants, Mathematical Analysis - Functional Analysis
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Overview
According to Parlett, 'Vibrations are everywhere, and so too are the eigenvalues associated with them. As mathematical models invade more and more disciplines, we can anticipate a demand for eigenvalue calculations in an ever richer variety of contexts'. Anyone who performs these calculations will welcome the reprinting of Parlett's book (originally published in 1980). In this unabridged, amended version, Parlett covers aspects of the problem that are not easily found elsewhere. The chapter titles convey the scope of the material succinctly. The aim of the book is to present mathematical knowledge that is needed in order to understand the art of computing eigenvalues of real symmetric matrices, either all of them or only a few. The author explains why the selected information really matters and he is not shy about making judgments. The commentary is lively but the proofs are terse.Editorials
Booknews
In this amended version of the out-of-print work first published by Prentice-Hall in 1980, Parlett (U. of California, Berkeley) offers a resource on these useful calculations behind mathematical models in diverse disciplines. With matrix theory as the framework for computing eigenvalues, the discussion and exercises cover the basic and advanced mathematical knowledge base. Inexact arithmetic has been corrected, and "slicker proofs" have been included in this edition. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
May 1, 1980
Publisher
Prentice Hall
Pages
348
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780138800475