Linear Operator (original) (raw)

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• Calculus and Analysis
• Operator Theory

An operator is said to be linear if, for every pair of functions and and scalar ,

and

See also

Abstract Algebra, Linear Transformation, Operator

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Weisstein, Eric W. "Linear Operator." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/LinearOperator.html

Subject classifications

• Calculus and Analysis
• Operator Theory