Meshfree Approximation Methods with MATLAB [With CDROM]

Meshfree approximation methods are a relatively new area of research, and there are only a few books covering it at present. Whereas other works focus almost entirely on theoretical aspects or applications in the engineering field, this book provides the salient theoretical results needed for a basic understanding of meshfree approximation methods.The emphasis here is on a hands-on approach that includes MATLAB routines for all basic operations. Meshfree approximation methods, such as radial basis function and moving least squares method, are discussed from a scattered data approximation and partial differential equations point of view. A good balance is supplied between the necessary theory and implementation in terms of many MATLAB programs, with examples and applications to illustrate key points. Used as class notes for graduate courses at Northwestern University, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Vanderbilt University, this book will appeal to both mathematics and engineering graduate students.

Author: Gregory E. Fasshauer
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 520
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.19lbs
Size: 9.68h x 6.72w x 0.85d
ISBN13: 9789812706348
ISBN10: 9812706348
BISAC Categories:
- Mathematics | Discrete Mathematics
- Mathematics | Applied