An introductory guide to computational methods for the solution of physics problems : with emphasis on spectral methods /: with emphasis on spectral methods. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: George Rawitscher, Victo dos Santos Filho, Thiago Carvalho Peixoto.
• Authors: Rawitscher, George; Santos Filho, Victo dos; Peixoto, Thiago Carvalho
• Contents: Numerical errors -- Finite difference methods -- Galerkin and collocation methods -- Convergence of spectral approximations -- Chebyshev polynomials as basis functions -- The integral equation corresponding to a differential equation -- Spectral finite element method -- The phase-amplitude representation of a wave function -- The vibrating string -- Iteratively calculated eigenvalues -- Sturmian functions -- Solutions of a third-order differential equation -- Conclusions -- Appendix A: The MATLAB codes for 'wave' -- Appendix B: MATLAB codes for the derivative matrix.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (xviii, 221 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 530.15; Physics; Mathematical physics; SCIENCE / Energy; SCIENCE / Mechanics / General; SCIENCE / Physics / General; Mathematical physics; Science -- Spectroscopy & Spectrum Analysis; Technology & Engineering -- Superconductors & Superconductivity; Science -- Molecular Physics; Spectrum analysis, spectrochemistry, mass spectrometry; Semi-conductors & super-conductors; Nuclear physics; Science -- Mathematical Physics; Mathematical physics; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319427034; 3319427032
• Related ISBNs: 9783319427027; 3319427024
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 2, 2018).
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