Chapter 3: Introduction to Numerical Concepts and Applications

Most problems of practical interest in nuclear engineering and medical physics require the use of numerical algorithms to yield a solution. In fact, many of the quantities of interest can only be solved numerically. No matter what is being computed numerically, it is a fundamental truth that there are inherent assumptions, approximations, and limitations, and also errors associated with numerical computations. Therefore, it is important for one to have an appreciation for the issues involved in accomplishing numerical calculations…