Direct Methods for Sparse Matrices - Duff, I. S. (Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, CERFACS, Toulouse, France, and Strathclyde University) a Erisman, A. M. (The Boeing Company, Seattle (retired) and Seattle Pacific University) a Reid, J. K. (Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and Cranfield University)

The subject of sparse matrices has its root in such diverse fields as management science, power systems analysis, surveying, circuit theory, and structural analysis. Efficient use of sparsity is a key to solving large problems in many fields. This book provides both insight and answers for those attempting to solve these problems.