Finite differences

discrete analog of a derivative

numerical methods for solving differential equations by approximating them with difference equations

mathematical expression

expression for sums of powers

method for polynomial interpolation over a set of points and corresponding derivatives

recursive division algorithim

historical term in mathematics

mathematical functions

finite difference method for numerically solving parabolic differential equations

Coefficient used in numerical approximation

analog of the continuous Laplace operator

mathematical integral

the inverse of a finite difference

technique used to model the surface of a sphere with a subdivided polyhedron

uniqueness theorem in complex analysis