Sturm-Liouville theory

noun

The study of real second-order linear differential equations expressed in Sturm-Liouville form.

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Meanings

nounSturm-Liouville theory (plural Sturm-Liouville theories)

plural Sturm-Liouville theories

  1. mathematicsThe study of real second-order linear differential equations expressed in Sturm-Liouville form.

Origin

Named after Jacques Charles François Sturm (1803–1855) and Joseph Liouville (1809–1882).

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