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Nevanlinna theory

Nevanlinna theory noun: a part of the theory of meromorphic functions that describes the asymptotic distribution of solutions to the equation ƒ(z) = a, as a varies.

Noun

Nevanlinna theory (uncountable)

  1. A part of the theory of meromorphic functions that describes the asymptotic distribution of solutions to the equation ƒ(z) = a, as a varies.
    • A key tool in Nevanlinna theory is the Nevanlinna characteristic, T(r,f), which measures the rate of growth of a meromorphic function.
    • Precisely, our aim has been to show how the Nevanlinna theory may be applied to get insight into the properties of solutions of complex differential equations.1992, Ilpo Laine, Nevanlinna Theory and Complex Differential Equations, Walter de Gruyter, page 1
    Synonyms:
    value-distribution theory

Synonyms of Nevanlinna theory

  • value-distribution theory

Origin of Nevanlinna theory

Named after Finnish mathematician Rolf Nevanlinna (1895–1980), who published the theory in 1925.

Questions about Nevanlinna theory

What does Nevanlinna theory mean?
Nevanlinna theory means a part of the theory of meromorphic functions that describes the asymptotic distribution of solutions to the equation ƒ(z) = a, as a varies.
What part of speech is Nevanlinna theory?
Nevanlinna theory is a noun.

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