Acta Numerica 1996 Volume 5 [Paperback]

Acta Numerica is an annual volume presenting survey papers in numerical analysis accessible to graduate students and researchers.Acta Numerica is an annual publication containing invited survey papers by leading researchers in numerical mathematics and scientific computing. The papers present overviews of recent developments in their area and provide 'state of the art' techniques and analysis.Acta Numerica is an annual publication containing invited survey papers by leading researchers in numerical mathematics and scientific computing. The papers present overviews of recent developments in their area and provide 'state of the art' techniques and analysis.The fifth volume of Acta Numerica provides state of the art analysis and techniques in numerical mathematics and scientific computing. This collection encompasses several important aspects of numerical analysis, including eigenvalue optimization; theory, algorithms and application of level set methods for propagating interfaces; hierarchical bases and the finite element method. It will be a valuable resource for researchers in this important field.1. Hierarchical bases and the finite element method Randolph E. Bank; 2. Orthogonal polynomials: applications and computation Walter Gautschi; 3. Automatic grid generation William D. Henshaw; 4. Eigenvalue optimization Adrian S. Lewis and Michael L. Overton; 5. On the computation of crystalline microstructure Mitchell Luskin; 6. Iterative solution of systems of linear differential equations Ulla Miekkala and Olavi Nevanlinna; 7. Theory, algorithms, and applications of level set methods for propagating interfaces James A. Sethian.Review of the hardback: 'Acta Numerica is a fine achievement and I think we can expect to see it for many years to come. It sets itself laudable and important goals and has, to a large extent, achieve them. I believe that the volumes are of enormous benefit to our subject & The editorial board should be applauded for having the vision and drivelsÖ