The Newton-Raphson Method
www.math.ubc.ca › ~anstee › math104The Newton-Raphson Method 1 Introduction The Newton-Raphson method, or Newton Method, is a powerful technique for solving equations numerically. Like so much of the di erential calculus, it is based on the simple idea of linear approximation. The Newton Method, properly used, usually homes in on a root with devastating e ciency.
The Newton-Raphson
learn.lboro.ac.uk › 12_3_newtn_raphsn_mthdAn initial estimate of the root is found (for example by drawing a graph of the function). This estimate is then improved using a technique known as the Newton-Raphson method, which is based upon a knowledge of the tangent to the curve near the root. It is an “iterative” method in that it can be used repeatedly to continually improve the ...