Weierstrass Approximation Theorem/Historical Note

Historical Note on Weierstrass Approximation Theorem

The Weierstrass Approximation Theorem has been demonstrated to have far-reaching and important effects in every aspect of the field of analysis.

It has also been given a significant generalisation by Marshall Harvey Stone.


Sources

  • 1992: George F. Simmons: Calculus Gems ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $\text {A}.33$: Weierstrass ($\text {1815}$ – $\text {1897}$)