This study deals specifically with classical cubic splines. Based on
a lemma of John Rice, best approximation in the uniform norm by
cubic splines is explored. The purpose of this study is to
characterize the best approximation to a given continuous function
f(x) by a cubic spline with fixed knots...
In this thesis we consider computer techniques for inverting
n X n matrices and linear Fredholm integral operators of the
second kind. We develop techniques which allow us to prove the
existence of and find approximations to inverses for the above
types of operators. In addition, we are able to...
The approximation of a continuous function, in the maximum
norm, by continuous splines in the Everett Interpolation Form is considered.
The topics of characterization, uniqueness, and calculation
of best approximations are investigated. Since uniqueness fails, a
new vector-valued norm, which yields uniqueness, is introduced.
A function translator is presented which was designed for
interactive programs which allow functions to be defined on-line. The
translator handles functions which are specified by a formula and
functions which are specified as the solution to a system of differential
equations.
We will consider the implementation of a computer program to
solve a nonlinear algebraic system of N equations and unknowns.
The program involves the use of a parameter, Newton's method, and
an automatic change of parameter. Also considered are rigorous
error bounds for the answer. The program was implemented and...
The three important methods of approximation; interpolation,
least- squares, and Chebyshev, are extended into bivariate approximations.
A method of obtaining polynomial approximations for very
general classes of bivariate samples is developed. Bivariate least -
square approximations are reviewed and a method of developing bibariate
orthogonal sequence is derived. A method...
In this thesis some methods for solving systems of
nonlinear equations are described, which do not require
calculation of the Jacobian matrix. One of these methods
is programmed to solve a parametrized system with possible
singularities. The efficiency of this method and a modified
Newton's method are compared using experimental...