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1. Introduction to numerical analysis

Numerical Analysis is the study of numerical methods that provide approximate solutions to complex mathematical problems that are difficult to solve exactly. It is crucial in various fields such as engineering and physics, where it helps model real-world problems through methods like root finding, numerical integration, and solving differential equations. Understanding concepts like convergence and error analysis, along with programming skills in languages like Python or MATLAB, is essential for implementing these numerical methods.

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1. Introduction to numerical analysis

Numerical Analysis is the study of numerical methods that provide approximate solutions to complex mathematical problems that are difficult to solve exactly. It is crucial in various fields such as engineering and physics, where it helps model real-world problems through methods like root finding, numerical integration, and solving differential equations. Understanding concepts like convergence and error analysis, along with programming skills in languages like Python or MATLAB, is essential for implementing these numerical methods.

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EEE 311

Numerical Analysis Instructor – Sadia Tasnim,


EEE, Lecturer, Presidency University
Introduction

What is Numerical Analysis?


- It is the study of numerical methods that involves algorithms which
attempt to find approximate solutions of problems rather than the exact
ones.
Why approximate?
- It is used to obtain approximate solutions to complex mathematical
problems, which are either impossible or difficult to solve analytically.
Importance in Real-world Applications:

• Many real-world problems in engineering, physics, economics, and other


fields are modeled with differential equations and other complex
mathematical formulations that cannot be solved exactly.
• Numerical methods provide practical ways to obtain useful
approximations to solutions and to assess the impacts of changes in
parameters of the model.
Common Areas and Methods:

• Root Finding: Algorithms like the bisection method, Newton-Raphson


method, and secant method are used to find roots of equations.
• Numerical Integration and Differentiation: Techniques such as
trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s rule, and numerical differentiation formulas are
used to approximate integrals and derivatives.
Common Areas and Methods: (Cntd…)

• Numerical Linear Algebra: Methods like Gaussian elimination, LU


decomposition, and iterative solvers are crucial for solving systems of
linear equations, which are pervasive in scientific computing.
• Differential Equations: Both ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and
partial differential equations (PDEs) can be solved using methods like
Euler’s method, Runge-Kutta methods, and finite difference methods.
Accuracy and Precision:

Discuss the concepts of convergence, stability, and error analysis. It's


important for students to understand how numerical errors propagate and
how they can impact the reliability of a computed solution.
Software and Programming:

Numerical analysis often involves writing computer programs to implement


algorithms. Familiarity with programming languages like Python, MATLAB, or
C++ and tools such as NumPy or SciPy (in Python) can be very helpful.

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