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Matrix Preconditioning Techniques and Applications

Ke Chen author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:14th Jul '05

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A comprehensive introduction to preconditioning techniques, now an essential part of successful and efficient iterative solutions of matrices.

Very much a users-guide, this book provides insight to the use of preconditioning techniques in areas such as acoustic wave scattering, image restoration and bifurcation problems from electrical power stations. Supporting MATLAB files are available via the Web to assist and develop readers' understanding, and provide stimulus for further study.Preconditioning techniques have emerged as an essential part of successful and efficient iterative solutions of matrices. Ke Chen's book offers a comprehensive introduction to these methods. A vast range of explicit and implicit sparse preconditioners are covered, including the conjugate gradient, multi-level and fast multi-pole methods, matrix and operator splitting, fast Fourier and wavelet transforms, incomplete LU and domain decomposition, Schur complements and approximate inverses. In addition, aspects of parallel realization using the MPI are discussed. Very much a users-guide, the book provides insight to the use of these techniques in areas such as acoustic wave scattering, image restoration and bifurcation problems in electrical power stations. Supporting MATLAB files are available from the Web to support and develop readers' understanding, and provide stimulus for further study. Pitched at graduate level, the book is intended to serve as a useful guide and reference for students, computational practitioners, engineers and researchers alike.

' … packed with matehmatical description relevant for various types of preconditioning for (in particular) non-symmetric matrix equations. it could be of considerable use in introducing applicaitons scientists to possible preconditioning approaches.' Journal of Fluid Mechanics
'... a very well-written and complete book which presents a lot of recent and original algorithms of utmost importance. ...this is a good investment if you are interested in these topics or if you want to have a good overview.' Zentralblatt MATH
'… offers a comprehensive introduction to this subject … a very rich book that will serve as a reference for students in applied mathematics, numerical analysis, and applied sciences, and for engineers as well.' Numerical Algorithms

ISBN: 9780521838283

Dimensions: 235mm x 158mm x 34mm

Weight: 1085g

592 pages