Mathematical theory
For other uses, see Mathematical theory (disambiguation).
The term mathematical theory is used to refer to a mathematical subfield. A theory can be a body of knowledge, and so in this sense a "mathematical theory" refers to an area of mathematical research.[1][2] This is distinct from the idea of mathematical models. Branches of mathematics like group theory and number theory are illustrations of this.
See also
- List of mathematical theories
- Unifying theories in mathematics
- Theorem, a statement with a mathematical proof
Notes
- ↑ Theorems and Theories, Sam Nelson.
- ↑ Mark C. Chu-Carroll, March 13, 2007:Theorems, Lemmas, and Corollaries. Good Math, Bad Math blog.
External links
- Is there beauty in mathematical theories? January 2010 Robert P. Langlands
- APPROACHING MATHEMATICAL THEORIES IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Paolo Boero, Dipartimento di Matematica,Università di Genova
- Reflexive Thinking in Mathematics:- Formal and Non-formal Aspects. Leo CORRY (Tel Aviv)