Definition:Singularity Theory

Definition

Singularity theory is a branch of mathematics that describes properties of differential functions in terms of their singular points.

Also see

• Definition:Catastrophe Theory
• Definition:Morse Theory

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Sources

• 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): singularity theory
• 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): singularity theory