Conversations About Challenges in Computing

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Bruaset, Are Magnus (Editor), Tveito, Aslak (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Heidelberg : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Subjects: Mathematics.; Computer organization.; User interfaces (Computer systems).; Partial differential equations.; Computer mathematics.; Mathematical models.; Biomathematics.; Computational Science and Engineering.; Partial Differential Equations.; Mathematical Modeling and Industrial Mathematics.; Physiological, Cellular and Medical Topics.; Computer Systems Organization and Communication Networks.; User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction.
• Physical Description: X, 101 p. 13 illus., 12 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783319002095

This text sheds light on how mathematical models and computing can help understanding and prediction of complicated physical processes; how communication networks should be designed and implemented to meet the increasingly challenging requirements from users; and how modern engineering principles can lead to better and more robust software systems.   Through interviews with 12 internationally recognized researchers within these fields, conducted by the well-known science writer Dana Mackenzie and the science journalist Kathrine Aspaas, the reader gets views on recent achievements and future challenges.  .