A Primer of Infinitesimal Analysis (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)

One of the most remarkable recent occurrences in mathematics is the re-founding, on a rigorous basis, the idea of infinitesimal quantity, a notion which played an important role in the early development of the calculus and mathematical analysis. In this new and updated edition, basic calculus, together with some of its applications to simple physical problems, are presented through the use of a straightforward, rigorous, axiomatically formulated concept of 'zero-square', or 'nilpotent' infinitesimal - that is, a quantity so small that its square and all higher powers can be set, to zero. The systematic employment of these infinitesimals reduces the differential calculus to simple algebra and, at the same time, restores to use the "infinitesimal" methods figuring in traditional applications of the calculus to physical problems - a number of which are discussed in this book. This edition also contains an expanded historical and philosophical introduction.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2008
First published:	March 2008
Authors:	John L. Bell
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	140
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-88718-2
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Mathematical foundations > General
LSN:	0-521-88718-6
Barcode:	9780521887182

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