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Alston Scott Householder (1904–1993)

Autor(a) de The Theory of Matrices in Numerical Analysis

4 Works 72 Membros 1 Review

About the Author

Includes the name: Alston S. Householder

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Conhecimento Comum

Data de nascimento
1904-05-05
Data de falecimento
1993-07-04
Sexo
male
Nacionalidade
USA
Premiações
IEEE Computer Pioneer Award (Charter)

Membros

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Before I earned a degree in library science, and before became a major in English literature, I wanted to be a mathematician. I was even decently proficient at it. Integrals, differentials, infinite sets—these were all a lot of fun for me. So, for me, Alston Householder’s Principle of Numerical Analysis was a trip down memory lane. Here, he discusses the use and derivation of calculation errors, linear and nonlinear equations, matrix and vector mathematics, and yes, integrals and differentials.

Two years ago, I read a treatise on functional fields in Italian dialectical construction. This book was much like that one. For a fair amount of the time, I could understand the words being used, but at other times, it went way over my head. It turns out I’ve lost a fair amount of my former mathematical prowess. Interestingly enough, however, the author starts with a discussion in mathematical error and how to calculate it. Most of the time, this is reserved for after the main points have been discussed. There’s a wonderful line in that section: “Blunders results from fallibility, errors from finitude. Blunders will not be considered here to any extent.” It’s a wonderful no-nonsense approach to what can be a very heady subject. To those that read this one, I tip my hat to them, for they are better equipped than I. A dense and formulaic book.
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Marcado
NielsenGW | May 10, 2014 |

Estatísticas

Obras
4
Membros
72
Popularidade
#243,043
Avaliação
½ 3.5
Resenhas
1
ISBNs
8

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