Overview

This third book in a suite of four practical guides is an engineer's companion to using numerical methods for the solution of complex mathematical problems. The required software is provided by way of the freeware mathematical library BzzMath that is developed and maintained by the authors.

Focus and Content

The present volume focuses on optimization and nonlinear systems solution. The book describes numerical methods, innovative techniques, and strategies that are all implemented in a well-established, freeware library.

Purpose and Audience

Each of these handy guides enables the reader to use and implement standard numerical tools for their work, explaining the theory behind the various functions and problem solvers, and showcasing applications in diverse scientific and engineering fields. Numerous examples, sample codes, programs, and applications are proposed and discussed.

Goals

The book teaches engineers and scientists how to use the latest and most powerful numerical methods for their daily work.