Programming for Computations - Python: A Gentle Introduction to Numerical Simulations with Python

Abstract

This book was written for students, teachers, engineers and scientists that know nothing about programming and numerical methods from before, but who seek a minimum of the fundamental skills required to get started with programming as a tool for solving scientific and engineering problems. Learning the very basics of programming should not take long, but as with any other craft, mastering the skill requires continued and extensive practice. The computer language: Python We have chosen to use the programming language Python, because this language gives very compact and readable code that closely resembles the mathematical recipe for solving the problem at hand. Python also has a gentle learning curve.