Exploring Scientific Computing with Java

Java is a versatile programming language, ideal for scientific computing due to its robustness, platform independence, and extensive libraries. This book teaches you how to use Java for complex simulations and data analysis, empowering you to solve real-world problems and advance scientific research.

This Java programming book offers a thorough guide, starting with core concepts like data types, operators, and object-oriented programming (OOP). It then moves into advanced topics such as multithreading for handling multiple tasks at once, exception handling to manage runtime errors, and package management for organizing large codebases. You will also learn about input/output (I/O) operations to work with external data and applet development for creating small, interactive web programs. 

Building on your knowledge of Java programming and scientific computing, this book is a complete guide that equips you to delve into scientific computing and actively participate in innovative research and development.

KEY FEATURES  

• Learn Java's data structures, algorithms, and numerical libraries.
• Practical examples and exercises to solidify understanding.
• MCQs with solutions are provided at the end of each chapter for practice, along with Bloom's level questions.
• Miscellaneous programs using Java, like Stack, Queue, Tic-tac-toe, AES, and RSA algorithms, and socket programming, are also included.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Understand and code with data types, variables, arrays, and strings.
• Learn iterations, conditional statements, and how to apply them.
• Explore OOP with examples.
• Master multithreading for multi-tasking environments.
• Grasp Java exception handling and file management.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book is ideal for professionals in fields such as software development, data analysis, web development, and system administration who need a strong foundation in Java programming. 

1. Introduction to Java Programming
2. Fundamental Building Blocks in Java
3. Concept of Class, Objects, and Methods
4. Concepts of Array, String and Vectors in Java
5. Types of Inheritance in Java
6. Concept of Thread in Java
7. Exception Handling in Java
8. Package Creation in Java
9. Stream and File Handling in Java
10. Applet Program in Java
11. Miscellaneous Programs Using Java 

Asst. Prof. Subhajit Adhikari is presently working at the RCC Institute of Information Technology, Kolkata. He had worked in BSH Department in Institute of Engineering & Management, Salt Lake, Kolkata. He had also worked in the BCA department in DAITM Kolkata. He has more than 8 years of teaching experience. Additionally, he is a Registered PhD student of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Burdwan, West Bengal. Moreover, he did his MSC in Computer Science from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata and completed MTECH Software Engineering from MAKAUT(In-House), West Bengal. He was a gold medalist (First Class First) in MTECH Software Engineering in 2016. He qualified for UGC- NET and WBSET in 2018 and 2019 respectively and has published several research papers in the domain of network security and cryptography. He received the “Young Scientist Award” in the field of Computer Science in 2023 from Dr. Ram Avatar Shiksha Samiti (DRASS) registered under the Societies Act 21, 1860 (Reg. No. 265, 2007-08) since July 2007. He has been teaching “Java Programming” to undergraduate students for approximately 8 years. He also teaches “Artificial Intelligence” to the postgraduate students.

Prof. (Dr) Sunil Karforma has completed BE (Computer Science and Engineering) and ME (Computer Science and Engineering) from Jadavpur University. He has completed a Ph. D. in the field of Computer Science and he is presently holding the post of Dean (Science) between faculty and The University of Burdwan. Network security and e-commerce are his fields of research interest. He has published approximately 150 research papers in reputed National and International journals and proceedings. Also, he is the owner of 4 international patents and has successfully guided 12 PhD awardees.