Number-Crunching: Taming Unruly Computational Problems from Mathematical Physics to Science Fiction

by PaulJ.Nahin (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2011

  $41.54

  Demonstrates how odd and unusual math problems can be solved by bringing together basic physics ideas and powerful computers. This title looks at how the art of number-crunching has changed since the advent of computers, and how high-speed technology helps to solve conundrums such as the three-body, Monte Carlo, and gambler's ruin problems.