Sturm-Liouville theory

English

Etymology

Named after Jacques Charles François Sturm (1803–1855) and Joseph Liouville (1809–1882).

Noun

Sturm-Liouville theory (plural Sturm-Liouville theories)

1. (mathematics) The study of real second-order linear differential equations expressed in Sturm-Liouville form.

Related terms

• Sturm-Liouville equation
• Sturm-Liouville form