Who, when, and why invented the symmetric derivative?
When computing an approximate derivative of a function on a computer, engineers use the symmetric derivative for reduced error.
Who came up with the symmetric derivative? Who proved it? When?
Why was it originally invented?
calculus numerical-methods math-history
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Ivan Rubinson
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When computing an approximate derivative of a function on a computer, engineers use the symmetric derivative for reduced error.
Who came up with the symmetric derivative? Who proved it? When?
Why was it originally invented?
calculus numerical-methods math-history
asked 2 days ago
Ivan Rubinson
1085
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I have got the feeling this question is better suited for History of Math and Science.
– mrtaurho
2 days ago
It's a by-product of Finite Differences, Divided differences, interpolation polynomials, ....
– G Cab
2 days ago
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When computing an approximate derivative of a function on a computer, engineers use the symmetric derivative for reduced error.
Who came up with the symmetric derivative? Who proved it? When?
Why was it originally invented?
calculus numerical-methods math-history
asked 2 days ago
Ivan Rubinson
1085
When computing an approximate derivative of a function on a computer, engineers use the symmetric derivative for reduced error.
Who came up with the symmetric derivative? Who proved it? When?
Why was it originally invented?
calculus numerical-methods math-history
calculus numerical-methods math-history
asked 2 days ago
Ivan Rubinson
1085
asked 2 days ago
Ivan Rubinson
1085
asked 2 days ago
Ivan Rubinson
1085
asked 2 days ago
Ivan Rubinson
1085
asked 2 days ago
Ivan Rubinson
1085
1085
2
I have got the feeling this question is better suited for History of Math and Science.
– mrtaurho
2 days ago
It's a by-product of Finite Differences, Divided differences, interpolation polynomials, ....
– G Cab
2 days ago
add a comment |
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I have got the feeling this question is better suited for History of Math and Science.
– mrtaurho
2 days ago
It's a by-product of Finite Differences, Divided differences, interpolation polynomials, ....
– G Cab
2 days ago
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2
I have got the feeling this question is better suited for History of Math and Science.
– mrtaurho
2 days ago
I have got the feeling this question is better suited for History of Math and Science.
– mrtaurho
2 days ago
It's a by-product of Finite Differences, Divided differences, interpolation polynomials, ....
– G Cab
2 days ago
It's a by-product of Finite Differences, Divided differences, interpolation polynomials, ....
– G Cab
2 days ago
add a comment |
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