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  1. What exactly is a differential? - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Jul 13, 2015 · 8 The differential of a function at is simply the linear function which produces the best linear approximation of in a neighbourhood of . Specifically, among the linear functions that take the …

  2. Newest 'differential-geometry' Questions - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    4 days ago · Differential geometry is the application of differential calculus in the setting of smooth manifolds (curves, surfaces and higher dimensional examples). Modern differential geometry focuses …

  3. calculus - What is the practical difference between a differential and ...

    See this answer in Quora: What is the difference between derivative and differential?. In simple words, the rate of change of function is called as a derivative and differential is the actual change of …

  4. What is a differential form? - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Jul 21, 2018 · 72 can someone please informally (but intuitively) explain what "differential form" mean? I know that there is (of course) some formalism behind it - definition and possible operations with …

  5. What actually is a differential? - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Oct 3, 2019 · To define a differential a little more rigorously, let's say that every equation/relation has a foundational independent variable that all the others are ultimately dependent upon, even if we don't …

  6. real analysis - Rigorous definition of "differential" - Mathematics ...

    Nov 3, 2016 · I mean we are defining differential by differential itself. Can we define differential more precisely and rigorously? P.S. Is it possible to define differential simply as the limit of a difference as …

  7. calculus - How to solve this Ordinary Differential Equation ...

    Dec 30, 2025 · How to solve this Ordinary Differential Equation? Ask Question Asked 19 days ago Modified 17 days ago

  8. George Simmons' "Differential Equations with Applications and ...

    From the MAA review of Differential Equations: Theory, Technique, and Practice: Differential Equations: Theory, Technique and Practice is an introductory text in differential equations appropriate for …

  9. Differential Polynomials (?) - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Aug 6, 2018 · Consider an equation of the form: cy"+cy'+cy Or something of the form. Essentially, it's a polynomial but instead of powers, there are derivatives. Do these kind of things have a name? Or are …

  10. Integro-Differential Equations - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    May 10, 2018 · I was attempting to solve the following integro-differential equation using convolutions. My answer also had a convolution which did not seem right and was wondering if someone would …