The Numerical Solution of Integral Equations of the Second Kind (Paperback)

Preface; 1. A brief discussion of integral equations; 2. Degenerate kernel methods; 3. Projection methods; 4. The Nystrom method; 5. Solving multivariable integral equations; 6. Iteration methods; 7. Boundary integral equations on a smooth planar boundary; 8. Boundary integral equations on a piecewise smooth planar boundary; 9. Boundary integral equations in three dimensions; Discussion of the literature; Appendix; Bibliography; Index.