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The Adams formulas for numerical integration of differential equations from 1st to 20th orderThe Adams Bashforth predictor coefficients and the Adams Moulton corrector coefficients for the integration of differential equations are presented for methods of 1st to 20th order. The order of the method as presented refers to the highest order difference formula used in Newton's backward difference interpolation formula, on which the Adams method is based. The Adams method is a polynomial approximation method derived from Newton's backward difference interpolation formula. The Newton formula is derived and expanded to 20th order. The Adams predictor and corrector formulas are derived and expressed in terms of differences of the derivatives, as well as in terms of the derivatives themselves. All coefficients are given to 18 significant digits. For the difference formula only, the ratio coefficients are given to 10th order.
Document ID
19760019831
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Kirkpatrick, J. C.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1976
Subject Category
Numerical Analysis
Report/Patent Number
JSC-09379
NASA-TM-X-58182
Report Number: JSC-09379
Report Number: NASA-TM-X-58182
Accession Number
76N26919
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 986-16-00-00-72
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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