Definition:Nonstandard Analysis
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Definition
Nonstandard analysis is an approach to analysis which allows for the existence of infinitesimals, placing them on a rigorous logical foundation.
Also known as
Nonstandard analysis can also be rendered in a hyphenated form: non-standard analysis.
Also see
- Results about nonstandard analysis can be found here.
Historical Note
Nonstandard analysis was pioneered by Abraham Robinson.
Sources
- 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): nonstandard analysis
- 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): nonstandard analysis