Title :
Fractional calculus: A mathematical tool from the past for present engineers [Past and present]
Abstract :
The article gives the historical background and a brief introduction to fractional calculus. An overview of fractional calculus was also given as well as its potential applications. Examples of complex system modeled by means of fractional calculus was given.
Keywords :
calculus; history; complex system; engineer; fractional calculus; mathematical tool; Adders; Differential equations; Fractional calculus; History; Integral equations; Interpolation; Lagrangian functions; Mathematics; Painting; Plagiarism;
Journal_Title :
Industrial Electronics Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIE.2007.901479
