The Numerical Solution of Exponential Equations.

Thomas A. Brown

Expert InsightsPublished 1974

A procedure for finding the least positive root of exponential equations of a form arising in Don Perkel's study of neuron firing subject to inhibitory and excitatory stimulation. Because the solution would be a small part of a Monte Carlo routine, it had to be fast and not fail even in rare circumstances. The chosen method involves fitting a certain curve with a cubic and another with a parabola. The well-annotated JOSS program is appended. 13 pp. (Author)

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