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In the case of partial differential equations employed in connection with physical problems, their use must be given up in most circumstances, for two reasons: first, it is in general impossible to get the general solution or general integral, and second, it is in general of no use even when it is obtained.
— Jacques Hadamard
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Source: Wikiquote: "Jacques Hadamard" (Quotes, Four lectures on mathematics, delivered at Columbia University in 1911 (1915))
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About Jacques Hadamard
Jacques Salomon Hadamard (8 December 1865 – 17 October 1963) was a French mathematician, famous for his research in complex analysis, partial differential equations, differential geometry, and analytic number theory.
About Jacques Hadamard
Jacques Salomon Hadamard (8 December 1865 – 17 October 1963) was a French mathematician, famous for his research in complex analysis, partial differential equations, differential geometry, and analytic number theory.
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