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functional analysis

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noun

  1. the branch of mathematics that deals with the theory of vector spaces and linear functionals.


Etymology

Origin of functional analysis

First recorded in 1945–50

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“Talagrand is an exceptionally prolific mathematician whose work has transformed probability theory, functional analysis and statistics,” the academy said in its award citation.

From New York Times • Mar. 20, 2024

By incorporating functional analysis and partial differential equation theory from mathematical analysis, this study extends previous investigations on two-dimensional fluid flows to encompass three-dimensional fluid dynamics with axial symmetry conditions.

From Science Daily • Sep. 29, 2023

Curtis, M. D. & Grossniklaus, U. A gateway cloning vector set for high-throughput functional analysis of genes in planta.

From Nature • Oct. 24, 2017

The White House awarded him the National Medal of Science in 1999 for his work in nonlinear functional analysis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2016

My zoology thesis was a functional analysis of the thyroid gland of the three-toed sloth.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel