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Lecture

Introduction to Tempered Distributions

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MATH-207(a): Analysis IV (for SV, MT)

Ce cours est une introduction à la théorie des séries de Fourier, transformées de Fourier (y compris pour les distributions tempérées), à la transformée de Laplace, et à leurs utilisations pour résoudre des équations différentielles ordinaires et aux dériv ...

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This lecture covers an introduction to tempered distributions, discussing concepts such as acceleration, force, impulse, and short duration shocks. The instructor explains the properties of distributions and their applications in various mathematical contexts.

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Mechanics: Classical mechanics

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