Scientific C++ [Paperback]

Guido Buzzi-Ferraris (Author), G. Buzzi-Ferraris (Author)

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ISBN-10: 020163192X | ISBN-13: 978-0201631920 | Publication Date: January 1993 | Edition: Pap/Dis

This is the book for scientists and engineers who want to learn C++ for numerical problem-solving. The benefits of object-oriented programming (in terms of efficiency, data abstraction and software component reuse) are stressed throughout in contrast to languages like Fortran. Highlights of the book include: * A comprehensive library of numerical routines illustrating the power of C++. Full listings of the programs are provided on the disk which accompanies the book. * Examples of C++ in action, geared to the needs of scientists and engineers * Extensive use of icons to highlight key points to remember, pitfalls to avoid and elegant solutions to familiar problems Scientific programmers wishing to apply the benefits of object-oriented programming to numerical applications will find a rich source of example with which to experiment.

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This is the book for scientists and engineers who want to learn C++ for numerical problem-solving. The benefits of object-oriented programming (in terms of efficiency, data abstraction and software component reuse) are stressed throughout in contrast to languages like Fortran.

Highlights of the book include: A comprehensive library of numerical routines illustrating the power of C++. Full listings of the programs are provided on the disk which accompanies the book. Examples of C++ in action, geared to the needs of scientists and engineers Extensive use of icons to highlight key points to remember, pitfalls to avoid and elegant solutions to familiar problems

Scientific programmers wishing to apply the benefits of object-oriented programming to numerical applications will find a rich source of example with which to experiment.

About the Author

About Guido Buzzi-FerrarisGuido Buzzi-Ferraris is a Professor of Chemical Engineering atthe Polytechnic of Milan. His special interests includescientific programming and the application of OOP to numericalproblem-solving.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 479 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley Longman; Pap/Dis edition (January 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 020163192X
• ISBN-13: 978-0201631920
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #486,153 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book for Engineers and Scientists converting to C++, September 5, 1997

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This review is from: Scientific C++ (Paperback)

This text provides clear and useful information regarding the uses and advantages of C++ for floating-point-centered, computationally intensive work. It is not a replacement for a basic C++ text, but it is the best reference I have read for developing engineering calculations in C++. Unlike many C++ books (written in computer-science-ese by people who think it makes sense to index the first element of an array with 0 rather than 1 :) ), this book presents material in a language to which engineers and scientists can relate. Perhaps its greatest fault is that there is little or no discussion of templates and the standard template library (both fairly recent additions to C++). These topics are of great importance to techncal work

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction for FORTRAN programers, April 11, 1997

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This review is from: Scientific C++ (Paperback)

This text introduces C and C++ to a person experienced in procedural langagues. Do not turn to it if you have never programmed nor if you want to create games or typical business based windows applications. But if you are looking to learn how to use this "new" language for mathematical manipulation of numerical data, this book was made for you. Clear descriptions of syntax and recommendations of stylistic approaches to programming. Thoughtful warnings on dangerous paths that a beginner might stray down. Good reading, it will stay by my side as a guide to good clear style.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book to learn scientific c++, February 8, 2001

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This review is from: Scientific C++ (Paperback)

The book of Buzzi, " Scientific c++... ", is an excellent book for those which is interested in mathematic handling in c++ (i.e.) especially the matrices and vectors). It can be used as a solid basis for a training of the c++. This book is very well written, it is clear, the author gives a lot of example which helps to include/understand the subjacent theory. For example, it describes the comprehension of the pointers and their significance as for example the expression doubles ** A; ,which is more type C. The book of buzzi covers the c++(8 chapter mainly are devoted to the c++ and 4 to the installation of a directed bookshop object). Moreover, Buzzi in its book takes stock between FORTRAN and the c++. Chapter 2 compares the c++ and FORTRAN, it makes a certain negative criticism of FORTRAN (with you to judge) compared to the c++. The great force of this book lies in its many examples very relevant. I recommend this book to all those which wishes to be initiated with the c++ in a scientific way. For those which wishes more information I to them recommend Barton and Nackman