A simple model for a symmetrical theory of generalized functions: I. Definition of singular generalized functions
โ Scribed by J.J. Lodder
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1982
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 673 KB
- Volume
- 116
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0378-4371
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โฆ Synopsis
A new theory of generalized functions, which is more suitable for physical applications than distribution theory, is developed. The necessary definitions are given and the scalar product is defined.
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