operational calculus

noun

The study of calculus from the perspective of the theory of operators.

Meanings

nounoperational calculus (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecalculusThe study of calculus from the perspective of the theory of operators.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna technique by which problems in analysis, in particular differential equations, are transformed into algebraic problems, usually the problem of solving a polynomial equation.

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