Contemporary Computational Mathematics - A Celebration of the 80th Birthday of Ian Sloan

Contemporary Computational Mathematics - A Celebration of the 80th Birthday of Ian Sloan
Author: Josef Dick
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 1330
Release: 2018-05-23
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3319724568

This book is a tribute to Professor Ian Hugh Sloan on the occasion of his 80th birthday. It consists of nearly 60 articles written by international leaders in a diverse range of areas in contemporary computational mathematics. These papers highlight the impact and many achievements of Professor Sloan in his distinguished academic career. The book also presents state of the art knowledge in many computational fields such as quasi-Monte Carlo and Monte Carlo methods for multivariate integration, multi-level methods, finite element methods, uncertainty quantification, spherical designs and integration on the sphere, approximation and interpolation of multivariate functions, oscillatory integrals, and in general in information-based complexity and tractability, as well as in a range of other topics. The book also tells the life story of the renowned mathematician, family man, colleague and friend, who has been an inspiration to many of us. The reader may especially enjoy the story from the perspective of his family, his wife, his daughter and son, as well as grandchildren, who share their views of Ian. The clear message of the book is that Ian H. Sloan has been a role model in science and life.

Weighted Polynomial Approximation and Numerical Methods for Integral Equations

Weighted Polynomial Approximation and Numerical Methods for Integral Equations
Author: Peter Junghanns
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 662
Release: 2021-08-10
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 303077497X

The book presents a combination of two topics: one coming from the theory of approximation of functions and integrals by interpolation and quadrature, respectively, and the other from the numerical analysis of operator equations, in particular, of integral and related equations. The text focusses on interpolation and quadrature processes for functions defined on bounded and unbounded intervals and having certain singularities at the endpoints of the interval, as well as on numerical methods for Fredholm integral equations of first and second kind with smooth and weakly singular kernel functions, linear and nonlinear Cauchy singular integral equations, and hypersingular integral equations. The book includes both classic and very recent results and will appeal to graduate students and researchers who want to learn about the approximation of functions and the numerical solution of operator equations, in particular integral equations.

Monte Carlo and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods

Monte Carlo and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods
Author: Bruno Tuffin
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 533
Release: 2020-05-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3030434656

​This book presents the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Monte Carlo and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods in Scientific Computing that was held at the University of Rennes, France, and organized by Inria, in July 2018. These biennial conferences are major events for Monte Carlo and quasi-Monte Carlo researchers. The proceedings include articles based on invited lectures as well as carefully selected contributed papers on all theoretical aspects and applications of Monte Carlo and quasi-Monte Carlo methods. Offering information on the latest developments in these very active areas, this book is an excellent reference resource for theoreticians and practitioners interested in solving high-dimensional computational problems, arising, in particular, in finance, statistics and computer graphics.

Operator Theory, Functional Analysis and Applications

Operator Theory, Functional Analysis and Applications
Author: M. Amélia Bastos
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 654
Release: 2021-03-31
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3030519457

This book presents 30 articles on the topic areas discussed at the 30th “International Workshop on Operator Theory and its Applications”, held in Lisbon in July 2019. The contributions include both expository essays and original research papers reflecting recent advances in the traditional IWOTA areas and emerging adjacent fields, as well as the applications of Operator Theory and Functional Analysis. The topics range from C*–algebras and Banach *–algebras, Sturm-Liouville theory, integrable systems, dilation theory, frame theory, Toeplitz, Hankel, and singular integral operators, to questions from lattice, group and matrix theories, complex analysis, harmonic analysis, and function spaces. Given its scope, the book is chiefly intended for researchers and graduate students in the areas of Operator Theory, Functional Analysis, their applications and adjacent fields.

Advanced Boundary Element Methods

Advanced Boundary Element Methods
Author: Joachim Gwinner
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 661
Release: 2018-07-28
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3319920014

This book is devoted to the mathematical analysis of the numerical solution of boundary integral equations treating boundary value, transmission and contact problems arising in elasticity, acoustic and electromagnetic scattering. It serves as the mathematical foundation of the boundary element methods (BEM) both for static and dynamic problems. The book presents a systematic approach to the variational methods for boundary integral equations including the treatment with variational inequalities for contact problems. It also features adaptive BEM, hp-version BEM, coupling of finite and boundary element methods – efficient computational tools that have become extremely popular in applications. Familiarizing readers with tools like Mellin transformation and pseudodifferential operators as well as convex and nonsmooth analysis for variational inequalities, it concisely presents efficient, state-of-the-art boundary element approximations and points to up-to-date research. The authors are well known for their fundamental work on boundary elements and related topics, and this book is a major contribution to the modern theory of the BEM (especially for error controlled adaptive methods and for unilateral contact and dynamic problems) and is a valuable resource for applied mathematicians, engineers, scientists and graduate students.

Nonlocal Integral Equation Continuum Models

Nonlocal Integral Equation Continuum Models
Author: Marta D'Elia
Publisher: SIAM
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2024-09-12
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 161197805X

The book presents the state of the art of nonlocal modeling and discretization and provides a practical introduction to nonlocal modeling for readers who are not familiar with such models. These models have recently become a viable alternative to classical partial differential equations when the latter are unable to capture effects such as discontinuities and multiscale behavior in a system of interest. Because of their integral nature, nonlocal operators allow for the relaxation of regularity requirements on the solution and thus allow for the capture of multiscale effects, the result of which is their successful use in many scientific and engineering applications. The book also provides a thorough analysis and numerical treatment of nonstandard nonlocal models, focusing on both well-known and nonstandard interaction neighborhoods. In addition, the book delivers an extensive practical treatment of the implementation of discretization strategies via finite element methods. Numerous figures are provided as concrete examples to illustrate both the analytic and computational results. Nonlocal Integral Equation Continuum Models: Nonstandard Interaction Neighborhoods and Finite Element Discretizations is intended for mathematical and application researchers interested in alternatives to using partial differential equation models that better describe the phenomena they are interested in. The book will also be of use to computational scientists and engineers who need to make sense of how to use available software, improve existing software, or develop new software tailored to their application interests.

Monte Carlo and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods

Monte Carlo and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods
Author: Alexander Keller
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2022-05-20
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3030983196

This volume presents the revised papers of the 14th International Conference in Monte Carlo and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods in Scientific Computing, MCQMC 2020, which took place online during August 10-14, 2020. This book is an excellent reference resource for theoreticians and practitioners interested in solving high-dimensional computational problems, arising, in particular, in statistics, machine learning, finance, and computer graphics, offering information on the latest developments in Monte Carlo and quasi-Monte Carlo methods and their randomized versions.

Tensor Spaces and Numerical Tensor Calculus

Tensor Spaces and Numerical Tensor Calculus
Author: Wolfgang Hackbusch
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 622
Release: 2019-12-16
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3030355543

Special numerical techniques are already needed to deal with n × n matrices for large n. Tensor data are of size n × n ×...× n=nd, where nd exceeds the computer memory by far. They appear for problems of high spatial dimensions. Since standard methods fail, a particular tensor calculus is needed to treat such problems. This monograph describes the methods by which tensors can be practically treated and shows how numerical operations can be performed. Applications include problems from quantum chemistry, approximation of multivariate functions, solution of partial differential equations, for example with stochastic coefficients, and more. In addition to containing corrections of the unavoidable misprints, this revised second edition includes new parts ranging from single additional statements to new subchapters. The book is mainly addressed to numerical mathematicians and researchers working with high-dimensional data. It also touches problems related to Geometric Algebra.

Spectral Methods Using Multivariate Polynomials On The Unit Ball

Spectral Methods Using Multivariate Polynomials On The Unit Ball
Author: Kendall Atkinson
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2019-11-11
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1000725987

Spectral Methods Using Multivariate Polynomials on the Unit Ball is a research level text on a numerical method for the solution of partial differential equations. The authors introduce, illustrate with examples, and analyze 'spectral methods' that are based on multivariate polynomial approximations. The method presented is an alternative to finite element and difference methods for regions that are diffeomorphic to the unit disk, in two dimensions, and the unit ball, in three dimensions. The speed of convergence of spectral methods is usually much higher than that of finite element or finite difference methods. Features Introduces the use of multivariate polynomials for the construction and analysis of spectral methods for linear and nonlinear boundary value problems Suitable for researchers and students in numerical analysis of PDEs, along with anyone interested in applying this method to a particular physical problem One of the few texts to address this area using multivariate orthogonal polynomials, rather than tensor products of univariate polynomials.