Date of Award
2004
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Mathematics
Department
Mathematics
Abstract
In this thesis the author presents a history of non-convergent series which, in the past, played an important role in mathematics. Euler's formula, Stirling's series and Poincare's theory are examined to show the development of asymptotic series, a subdivision of divergent series.
Recommended Citation
Birca, Alina, "The use of divergent series in history" (2004). Theses Digitization Project. 2591.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2591
