Cauchy's work on integral geometry, centers of curvature, and other applications of infinitesimals (Q2188803)
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Cauchy's work on integral geometry, centers of curvature, and other applications of infinitesimals (English)
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11 June 2020
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The authors discuss the technique and contribution of Cauchy to integral geometry. Most attention is paid to elucidating his views on the structure of the continuum, the concepts of limit and continuity, and applications to elasticity. Relationship is elaborated with the modern understanding of infinitesimals in nonstandard analysis.
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Cauchy-Crofton formula
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continuity
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infinitesimals
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integral geometry
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de Prony
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Petit
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Poisson
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