Karl Gerald van den Boogaart 1970-01-01
Karl Gerald van den Boogaart is a researcher known for his work in the field of statistics, particularly in compositional data analysis. He has contributed significantly to the development of methods for analyzing data that are constrained to sum to a constant, often encountered in fields like geochemistry, economics, and ecology. His contributions include developing statistical techniques and methodologies that help in interpreting and analyzing such data effectively.
Marc G. Genton 1970-01-01
Marc G. Genton is a prominent statistician known for his work in the fields of spatial statistics, geostatistics, and empirical processes. He is recognized for his contributions to the development of statistical methodologies and their applications, particularly in environmental science, meteorology, and remote sensing. Genton has authored numerous research papers and has been involved in various academic and professional organizations related to statistics.
Nicholas Fisher (statistician) 1970-01-01
Nicholas Fisher is a statistician known for his work in statistical methodology and applications. He has contributed to various fields, particularly in areas such as statistical modeling, data analysis, and the development of statistical theory. Fisher's research often intersects with practical applications, providing insights that can be utilized in various industries, including health sciences, social sciences, and environmental studies.
Noel Cressie 1970-01-01
Noel Cressie is an Australian statistician known for his contributions to the fields of spatial statistics, environmental statistics, and statistical inference. He is particularly recognized for his work on geostatistics, which involves the statistical analysis of spatially correlated data. Cressie has authored influential books and research papers on these topics, helping to advance the understanding and application of statistical methods in various fields such as ecology, agriculture, and public health.
Bessel function 1970-01-01
Bessel functions are a family of solutions to Bessel's differential equation, which arises in various problems in mathematical physics, particularly in wave propagation, heat conduction, and static potentials. The equation is typically expressed as: \[ x^2 y'' + x y' + (x^2 - n^2) y = 0 \] where \( n \) is a constant, and \( y \) is the function of \( x \).
Spherical harmonics 1970-01-01
Spherical harmonics are a set of mathematical functions that are defined on the surface of a sphere and are used in a variety of fields, including physics, engineering, computer graphics, and geophysics. They can be viewed as the multidimensional analogs of Fourier series and are particularly useful in solving problems that have spherical symmetry.
Table of spherical harmonics 1970-01-01
A table of spherical harmonics typically provides a set of orthogonal functions defined on the surface of a sphere, which are used in various fields such as physics, engineering, and computer graphics. Spherical harmonics depend on two parameters: the degree \( l \) and the order \( m \).
Bockstein spectral sequence 1970-01-01
The Bockstein spectral sequence is a mathematical tool in the field of homological algebra and algebraic topology, particularly in the study of spectral sequences. It arises in the context of computing homology and cohomology groups with coefficients in a group or ring, especially when the coefficients can be viewed as a module over a more complex ring.
EHP spectral sequence 1970-01-01
The EHP spectral sequence is a tool in homotopy theory and stable homotopy theory, particularly involving the study of the stable homotopy groups of spheres. It is named after the mathematicians Eilenberg, Henriques, and Priddy—hence EHP. The EHP spectral sequence arises from the framework of stable homotopy types and is associated with the "suspension" of spaces and the mapping spaces between them.
Exact couple 1970-01-01
The term "Exact couple" can refer to different concepts depending on the context. 1. **Mathematics**: In mathematics, particularly in the field of algebra and topology, an "exact couple" refers to a specific type of diagram used in homological algebra that combines two different chain complexes. Exact couples are used to construct spectral sequences, which are tools that allow mathematicians to compute homology groups by breaking complex problems into simpler parts.
Grothendieck spectral sequence 1970-01-01
The Grothendieck spectral sequence is a powerful tool in algebraic geometry and homological algebra, providing a method for computing the derived functors of a functor that is defined in terms of a different functor. It is commonly used in the context of sheaf cohomology. The context in which the Grothendieck spectral sequence typically arises is in the cohomology of sheaves on a topological space (often a variety or scheme).
May spectral sequence 1970-01-01
The May spectral sequence is a mathematical tool used in algebraic topology, particularly in the study of stable homotopy theory and the homotopy theory of spectra. Named after M. M. May, it is particularly useful for computing homotopy groups of spectra and understanding stable homotopy categories. The May spectral sequence arises in the context of a type of cohomology theory called stable cohomology.
Almost Mathieu operator 1970-01-01
The Almost Mathieu operator is a significant example of a quasi-periodic Schrödinger operator in mathematical physics and condensed matter theory. It describes a quantum mechanical system in which a particle is subjected to a periodic potential that is modulated by an irrational rotation. Mathematically, the Almost Mathieu operator can be expressed on a Hilbert space of square-summable functions, typically defined on the integers.
Polyakov formula 1970-01-01
The Polyakov formula is a key result in theoretical physics, particularly in the context of string theory and two-dimensional conformal field theory. It relates to the calculation of the partition function of a two-dimensional conformal field theory on a surface with a given metric. In essence, the Polyakov formula provides a way to compute the partition function of a two-dimensional quantum field theory defined on a surface of arbitrary geometry.
Proto-value function 1970-01-01
The proto-value function (PVF) is a concept from the field of reinforcement learning and Markov decision processes (MDPs), particularly in relation to value functions and function approximation. The PVF provides a way to approximate value functions in environments with large or continuous state spaces by leveraging the underlying structure of the state space.
Discrete spectrum (mathematics) 1970-01-01
In the context of mathematics, particularly in functional analysis and the study of operators, a **discrete spectrum** refers to a specific type of spectrum associated with a linear operator, often in the framework of Hilbert spaces or Banach spaces. ### 1.
Fractional Chebyshev collocation method 1970-01-01
The Fractional Chebyshev Collocation Method is a numerical technique used to solve differential equations, particularly fractional differential equations. This method combines the properties of Chebyshev polynomials with the concept of fractional calculus, which deals with derivatives and integrals of non-integer order. ### Key Concepts: 1. **Fractional Calculus**: This branch of mathematics extends the classical notion of differentiation and integration to non-integer orders.
Fredholm theory 1970-01-01
Fredholm theory is a branch of functional analysis that deals with Fredholm operators, which are a specific class of bounded linear operators between Banach spaces. Named after the mathematician Ivar Fredholm, it plays a crucial role in the study of integral equations, partial differential equations, and various problems in mathematical physics and applied mathematics.
Hearing the shape of a drum 1970-01-01
"Hearing the shape of a drum" is a phrase that refers to a famous mathematical problem in the field of spectral geometry. The question it raises is whether it is possible to determine the shape (or geometric properties) of a drum (a two-dimensional object) solely from the sounds it makes when struck. More formally, this involves studying whether two different shapes can have the same set of vibrational frequencies, known as their eigenvalues.
Krein–Rutman theorem 1970-01-01
The Krein–Rutman theorem is an important result in functional analysis and the theory of linear operators, particularly in the study of positive operators on a Banach space. It provides conditions under which a positive compact linear operator has a dominant eigenvalue and corresponding eigenvector. This theorem has significant implications in various fields, including differential equations, fixed point theory, and mathematical biology.