Definition:Integral Equation/Historical Note
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Historical Note on Integral Equation
The first problem to be solved by an integral equation was the Tautochrone Problem, which Niels Henrik Abel solved using what is now known as Abel's Integral Equation in $1823$.
Sources
- 1992: George F. Simmons: Calculus Gems ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $\text {A}.27$: Abel ($\text {1802}$ – $\text {1829}$)