Description: The fifth volume of Acta Numerica provides "state of the art" analysis and techniques in numerical mathematics and scientific computing. This collection encompasses several important aspects of numerical analysis, including eigenvalue optimization; theory, algorithms and application of level set methods for propagating interfaces; hierarchical bases and the finite element method. It will be a valuable resource for researchers in this important field.
Review Quotes: Review of the hardback: 'Acta Numerica is a fine achievement and I think we can expect to see it for many years to come. It sets itself laudable and important goals and has, to a large extent, achieve them. I believe that the volumes are of enormous benefit to our subject ... The editorial board should be applauded for having the vision and drive necessary to create and sustain such a high quality publication ... No mathematics library is complete without this annual publication, and I urge everyone working in numerical mathematics and scientific computing to read it.' Andrew Stuart, SIAM Review