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Linear approximation

Known as: Tangent Line Approximation, Tangent Plane Approximation, Approximation of functions 
In mathematics, a linear approximation is an approximation of a general function using a linear function (more precisely, an affine function). They… 
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Accessible surface areaApproximationDifferential of a functionFrank–Wolfe algorithm

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Numerical analysis

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Highly Cited
2016
Highly Cited
2016
UC Berkeley Sustainable Infrastructures Title A Linear Power Flow Formulation for Three-Phase Distribution Systems Permalink
Power flow analysis is one of the tools that is required in most of the distribution system studies. An important characteristic… 
Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
The mass of the dark matter particle: Theory and galaxy observations
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Strategic Bidding for Price-Taker Hydroelectricity Producers
This paper introduces a stochastic programming model that integrates strategic bids or offers for electricity (in quantities and… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
The Zero-Information-Limit Condition and Spurious Inference in Weakly Identified Models
The fact that weak instruments lead to spurious inference is now widely recognized. In this paper we ask whether spurious… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
A SECOND-ORDER METHOD FOR ASSEMBLY TOLERANCE ANALYSIS
Linear analysis and Monte Carlo simulation are two wellestablished methods for statistical tolerance analysis of mechanical… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Approximate feedback linearization of discrete-time non-linear systems using virtual input direct design
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Pointwise and uniform estimates for convex approximation of functions by algebraic polynomials
AbstractLet Δq be the set of functionsf for which theqth difference, is nonnegative on the interval [− 1,1],Pn is the set of… 
1981
1981
Two-dimensional shape decomposition using fuzzy subset theory applied to automated chromosome analysis
Highly Cited
1972
Highly Cited
1972
Automatic computation of exponentials, logarithms, ratios and square roots
It is shown how a relatively simple device can evaluate exponentials, logarithms, ratios and square roots for fraction arguments… 
Highly Cited
1970
Highly Cited
1970
Smoothing and Approximation of Functions
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