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What kind of role has Functional Analysis played in Signal Processing? [closed]
Does it serve mainly as a narration or is there any substantive consequence which might not be derived without tools of functional analysis?
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Is there a source linking Robinson's work in wing theory with his theory of infinitesimals?
Abraham Robinson worked in applied mathematics for several decades. MathSciNet lists 12 articles by Robinson in wing theory. His production included the book
Robinson, A.; Laurmann, J. A. Wing theory....
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Examples of theorems misapplied to non-mathematical contexts
For something I'm writing -- I'm interested in examples of bad arguments which involve the application of mathematical theorems in non-mathematical contexts. E.G. folks who make theological arguments ...
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Examples of mathematics motivated by technological considerations
I would like examples of technological advances that were made possible only by the creation of new mathematics. I'm talking about technology that was desired in some period of history but for which ...