Numerical Recipes: The Art of Scientific Computing
Numerical Recipes stands as a definitive reference for anyone translating mathematical equations into functional computer code. Written by a team of distinguished scientists, this third edition moves from fundamental principles to sophisticated working routines. It treats scientific computing as both a rigorous discipline and a practical art form, providing readers with the tools needed to solve …
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