Pi, epsilon, phi, with matlab : random and rational sequences with scope in supercomputing era / S.K. Sen, R.P. Agarwal.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sen, S. K.

Contributor:

Agarwal, R. P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer science--Mathematics.

Computer science.

Mathematical models.

Physical Description:

xix, 298 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, UK : Cambridge Scientific Pub., [2011]

Summary:

In this work for students in engineering and science, Sen (Florida Institute of Technology) and Agarwal (Texas A&M U.-Kingsville) examine three irrational numbers--pi, epsilon, and phi--as sources of random sequences for solving problems in ultra-high speed computing. The authors explore the characteristics of the three numbers, outline their variable precision computations in MATLAB, and describe algorithms for best rational approximations of pi, epsilon, and phi. They also review the work of key figures in the history of research on pi, epsilon, and phi. The book includes MATLAB programs and about 75 pages of tables of digit blocks. It is distributed in the US by Enfield. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

ISBN:

1904868959

9781904868958

OCLC:

706409841

Publisher Number:

99949511436