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Calculus and applications

History and Overview 2026-01-05 v3 Mathematical Physics math.MP Classical Physics

Abstract

This is an introduction to calculus, and its applications to basic questions from physics. We first discuss the theory of functions f:RRf:\mathbb R\to\mathbb R, with the notion of continuity, and the construction of the derivative f(x)f'(x) and of the integral abf(x)dx\int_a^bf(x)dx. Then we investigate the case of the complex functions f:CCf:\mathbb C\to\mathbb C, and notably the holomorphic functions, and harmonic functions. Then, we discuss the multivariable functions, f:RNRMf:\mathbb R^N\to\mathbb R^M or f:RNCMf:\mathbb R^N\to\mathbb C^M or f:CNCMf:\mathbb C^N\to\mathbb C^M, with general theory, integration results, maximization questions, and basic applications to physics.

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@article{arxiv.2401.00911,
  title  = {Calculus and applications},
  author = {Teo Banica},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2401.00911},
  year   = {2026}
}

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