differential equation
noun
: an equation containing differentials or derivatives of functions compare partial differential equation
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Soon enough, mathematicians began to discover deep connections between harmonic analysis and other areas of math and physics, from number theory to differential equations to quantum mechanics.
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Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
For example, mechanical engineers apply calculus to analyze stress distributions in materials, while electrical engineers use differential equations to design control systems.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
This development might alarm academic departments but delight undergraduates struggling with differential equations.
—Arafat Kabir, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The course aims to prepare students to apply common engineering tools such as differential equations, signals and systems, systems analysis, mathematical models and numerical simulation to the analysis of social problems, with an emphasis on human rights implications.
—Raúl Ordóñez, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
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Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
For example, mechanical engineers apply calculus to analyze stress distributions in materials, while electrical engineers use differential equations to design control systems.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
This development might alarm academic departments but delight undergraduates struggling with differential equations.
—Arafat Kabir, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The course aims to prepare students to apply common engineering tools such as differential equations, signals and systems, systems analysis, mathematical models and numerical simulation to the analysis of social problems, with an emphasis on human rights implications.
—Raúl Ordóñez, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Differential equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/differential%20equation. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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