Series

The indicated sum of a succession of numbers or terms. Series are used to obtain approximate values of infinite repeating decimals, to solve transcendental equations, to obtain values of logarithms or trigonometric functions, to evaluate integrals, and to solve boundary value problems.

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Main Authors: Philip Franklin, Salomon Bochner
Format: Reference Entry
Language:English
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Summary:The indicated sum of a succession of numbers or terms. Series are used to obtain approximate values of infinite repeating decimals, to solve transcendental equations, to obtain values of logarithms or trigonometric functions, to evaluate integrals, and to solve boundary value problems.
DOI:10.1036/1097-8542.615700