The Theory of Splines and Their Applications
The Theory of Splines and Their Applications

Author: J. H. Ahlberg

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2016-06-03

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1483222950

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The Theory of Splines and Their Applications discusses spline theory, the theory of cubic splines, polynomial splines of higher degree, generalized splines, doubly cubic splines, and two-dimensional generalized splines. The book explains the equations of the spline, procedures for applications of the spline, convergence properties, equal-interval splines, and special formulas for numerical differentiation or integration. The text explores the intrinsic properties of cubic splines including the Hilbert space interpretation, transformations defined by a mesh, and some connections with space technology concerning the payload of a rocket. The book also discusses the theory of polynomial splines of odd degree which can be approached through algebraically (which depends primarily on the examination in detail of the linear system of equations defining the spline). The theory can also be approached intrinsically (which exploits the consequences of basic integral relations existing between functions and approximating spline functions). The text also considers the second integral relation, raising the order of convergence, and the limits on the order of convergence. The book will prove useful for mathematicians, physicist, engineers, or academicians in the field of technology and applied mathematics.

Spline Functions: Basic Theory
Spline Functions: Basic Theory

Author: Larry Schumaker

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-08-16

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 1139463438

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This classic work continues to offer a comprehensive treatment of the theory of univariate and tensor-product splines. It will be of interest to researchers and students working in applied analysis, numerical analysis, computer science, and engineering. The material covered provides the reader with the necessary tools for understanding the many applications of splines in such diverse areas as approximation theory, computer-aided geometric design, curve and surface design and fitting, image processing, numerical solution of differential equations, and increasingly in business and the biosciences. This new edition includes a supplement outlining some of the major advances in the theory since 1981, and some 250 new references. It can be used as the main or supplementary text for courses in splines, approximation theory or numerical analysis.

Spline Functions and Multivariate Interpolations
Spline Functions and Multivariate Interpolations

Author: Borislav D. Bojanov

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-06-29

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 940158169X

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Spline functions entered Approximation Theory as solutions of natural extremal problems. A typical example is the problem of drawing a function curve through given n + k points that has a minimal norm of its k-th derivative. Isolated facts about the functions, now called splines, can be found in the papers of L. Euler, A. Lebesgue, G. Birkhoff, J. Favard, L. Tschakaloff. However, the Theory of Spline Functions has developed in the last 30 years by the effort of dozens of mathematicians. Recent fundamental results on multivariate polynomial interpolation and multivari ate splines have initiated a new wave of theoretical investigations and variety of applications. The purpose of this book is to introduce the reader to the theory of spline functions. The emphasis is given to some new developments, such as the general Birkoff's type interpolation, the extremal properties of the splines and their prominant role in the optimal recovery of functions, multivariate interpolation by polynomials and splines. The material presented is based on the lectures of the authors, given to the students at the University of Sofia and Yerevan University during the last 10 years. Some more elementary results are left as excercises and detailed hints are given.

Spline Functions on Triangulations
Spline Functions on Triangulations

Author: Ming-Jun Lai

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-04-19

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 0521875927

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Comprehensive graduate text offering a detailed mathematical treatment of polynomial splines on triangulations.

Handbook of Splines
Handbook of Splines

Author: Gheorghe Micula

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 622

ISBN-13: 9401153388

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The purpose of this book is to give a comprehensive introduction to the theory of spline functions, together with some applications to various fields, emphasizing the significance of the relationship between the general theory and its applications. At the same time, the goal of the book is also to provide new ma terial on spline function theory, as well as a fresh look at old results, being written for people interested in research, as well as for those who are interested in applications. The theory of spline functions and their applications is a relatively recent field of applied mathematics. In the last 50 years, spline function theory has undergone a won derful development with many new directions appearing during this time. This book has its origins in the wish to adequately describe this development from the notion of 'spline' introduced by 1. J. Schoenberg (1901-1990) in 1946, to the newest recent theories of 'spline wavelets' or 'spline fractals'. Isolated facts about the functions now called 'splines' can be found in the papers of L. Euler, A. Lebesgue, G. Birkhoff, J.

Spline Models for Observational Data
Spline Models for Observational Data

Author: Grace Wahba

Publisher: SIAM

Published: 1990-09-01

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 0898712440

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This book serves well as an introduction into the more theoretical aspects of the use of spline models. It develops a theory and practice for the estimation of functions from noisy data on functionals. The simplest example is the estimation of a smooth curve, given noisy observations on a finite number of its values. Convergence properties, data based smoothing parameter selection, confidence intervals, and numerical methods are established which are appropriate to a number of problems within this framework. Methods for including side conditions and other prior information in solving ill posed inverse problems are provided. Data which involves samples of random variables with Gaussian, Poisson, binomial, and other distributions are treated in a unified optimization context. Experimental design questions, i.e., which functionals should be observed, are studied in a general context. Extensions to distributed parameter system identification problems are made by considering implicitly defined functionals.

Multidimensional Minimizing Splines
Multidimensional Minimizing Splines

Author: R. Arcangéli

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2004-06-24

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1402077866

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This book is of interest to mathematicians, geologists, engineers and, in general, researchers and post graduate students involved in spline function theory, surface fitting problems or variational methods. From reviews: The book is well organized, and the English is very good. I recommend the book to researchers in approximation theory, and to anyone interested in bivariate data fitting." (L.L. Schumaker, Mathematical Reviews, 2005).

Multivariate Splines
Multivariate Splines

Author: Charles K. Chui

Publisher: SIAM

Published: 1988-01-01

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0898712262

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Subject of multivariate splines presented from an elementary point of view; includes many open problems.