Numerical analysis for scientists and engineers: Theory and C programs/ Madhumangal Pal

Includes bibliographies and index

1.Errors in numerical computations -- 2. Calculus of finite differences and difference equations -- 3. Interpolation -- 4. Solution of algebraic and transcendental equations -- 5. Solution of system of linear equations -- 6. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of a matrix -- 7. Differentiation and integration -- 8. Ordinary differential equations -- 9. Partial differential equations -- 10. Least squares approximation

The textbook covers topics such as errors in numerical computations, finite difference methods, interpolation methods, solving equations, linear systems, eigenvalues/eigenvectors, integration, differential equations, and approximation techniques. It includes algorithms and C programs for many important numerical methods. The preface provides background on numerical analysis and outlines the 10 chapters of the book.