DocumentCode
1064310
Title
Fractional calculus: A mathematical tool from the past for present engineers [Past and present]
Author
Cafagna, Donato
Volume
1
Issue
2
fYear
2007
Firstpage
35
Lastpage
40
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industrial Electronics Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1932-4529
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MIE.2007.901479
Filename
4277194
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