Mathematics is a discipline that studies the concepts of quantity, structure, change, space and information, and belongs to a formal science from a certain point of view. Mathematicians and philosophers have a series of views on the exact scope and definition of mathematics. In the development of human history and social life, mathematics also plays an irreplaceable role, and it is also an indispensable basic tool for studying and studying modern science and technology.

Mathematics (hanyu pinyin: shùXué；; ; Greek: μ α θ η μ α κ; English: Mathematics or Maths) comes from the ancient Greek word μθξμα(máthēma), which means learning, learning and science.

Ancient Greek scholars regarded it as the starting point of philosophy and the "foundation of learning". In addition, there is a narrow and technical meaning-"mathematical research". Even in its etymology, its adjective meaning related to learning will be used to refer to mathematics.

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The branch of mathematics:

I. Operational research

Including linear programming, nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, combinatorial optimization, parametric programming, integer programming, stochastic programming, queuing theory, game theory, also known as game theory, inventory theory, decision theory, search theory, graph theory, overall planning theory, optimization, operational research and other disciplines.

Second, functional analysis.

Including: linear operator theory, variational method, topological linear space, Hilbert space, function space, Banach space, operator algebra, measurement and integration, generalized function theory, nonlinear functional analysis, functional analysis and other disciplines.

Third, computational mathematics.

Including interpolation and approximation theory, numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations, numerical solutions of partial differential equations, numerical solutions of integral equations, numerical algebra, discretization methods of continuous problems, random numerical experiments, error analysis, computational mathematics and other disciplines.

Fourth, functional analysis.

Including: linear operator theory, variational method, topological linear space, Hilbert space, function space, Banach space, operator algebra, measurement and integration, generalized function theory, nonlinear functional analysis, functional analysis and other disciplines.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) partial differential equation

Including elliptic partial differential equations, hyperbolic partial differential equations, parabolic partial differential equations, nonlinear partial differential equations, partial differential equations and other disciplines.

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