Examples of the Solutions of Functional Equations - Softcover

Charles Babbage

 
9781332768387: Examples of the Solutions of Functional Equations

Synopsis

This book introduces readers to functional equations, a branch of mathematics that has applications in diverse fields such as physics and engineering. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, starting with basic concepts and gradually building up to more advanced topics. Along the way, the author offers numerous examples and exercises to help readers understand the material. Functional equations are equations in which the unknown is a function. They are often used to model real-world phenomena, such as the growth of a population or the flow of a fluid. This book provides a thorough grounding in the theory of functional equations, as well as practical methods for solving them. The author's clear and concise writing style makes this book accessible to a wide audience, including students, researchers, and professionals in various fields. Whether you are new to functional equations or looking to deepen your understanding, this book is an invaluable resource.

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Book Description

Originally published in 1820, this is an early work by the renowned mathematician and inventor Charles Babbage (1791-1871). The text was written to provide mathematical students with an accessible introduction to functional equations, an area that had been previously absent from elementary mathematical literature.

About the Author

Dr. Martin Campbell-Kelly is Lecturer in Computer Science, University of Warwick, Editor-in-Chief of the Charles Babbage Institute reprint series for the History of Computing, and editor of "Annals of the History of Computing".

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