Romberg's method is used to estimate definite integrals by applying Richardson extrapolation repeatedly to the trapezoidal rule or rectangular rule. This generates a triangular array that increases in accuracy. The method is an extension of trapezoidal and rectangular rules. It works by recursively calculating the integral using smaller step sizes to generate values in the triangular array. Convergence is reached when two successive values are very close. An example calculates a definite integral using Romberg's method in three cases with decreasing step sizes to populate the triangular array.
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