The generalized method of exhaustion

The method of exhaustion is generalized to a simple integration formula that is valid for the Riemann integrable functions. Both a geometric approach (following the usual procedure for the method of exhaustion) and an independent algebraic generalization approach are provided. Applications provided...

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Main Author: Anthony A. Ruffa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2002-01-01
Series:International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S0161171202011638
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description The method of exhaustion is generalized to a simple integration formula that is valid for the Riemann integrable functions. Both a geometric approach (following the usual procedure for the method of exhaustion) and an independent algebraic generalization approach are provided. Applications provided as examples include use of the formula to generate new series for common functions as well as computing the group velocity distribution resulting from waves diffracted from an aperture.
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spelling doaj-art-51c952c2e08c49df8e4cc028d5a8b2af2025-08-20T03:36:38ZengWileyInternational Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences0161-17121687-04252002-01-0131634535110.1155/S0161171202011638The generalized method of exhaustionAnthony A. Ruffa0Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, 1176 Howell Street, Newport 02841-1708, RI, USAThe method of exhaustion is generalized to a simple integration formula that is valid for the Riemann integrable functions. Both a geometric approach (following the usual procedure for the method of exhaustion) and an independent algebraic generalization approach are provided. Applications provided as examples include use of the formula to generate new series for common functions as well as computing the group velocity distribution resulting from waves diffracted from an aperture.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S0161171202011638
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