Smooth is another word for infinitely differentiable, and differentiable implies continuity.Mike_bb said:Hello.
How to prove that in smooth infinitesimal analysis every function on R is continuous? (Every function whose domain is R, the real numbers, is continuous and infinitely differentiable.)
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Smooth Infinitesimal Analysis (SIA) is a mathematical framework that extends the traditional theory of calculus to include infinitesimal numbers, which are numbers that are infinitely small but not equal to zero. This allows for a more intuitive and rigorous approach to studying continuous functions.
In SIA, a function is considered continuous if it preserves infinitesimal distances between points. This can be proven by showing that for any infinitesimal number ε, there exists an infinitesimal number δ such that for any two points x and y within δ of each other, the difference between f(x) and f(y) is less than ε.
SIA allows for a more intuitive understanding of continuity and differentiability, as well as providing a more rigorous foundation for infinitesimal calculus. It also allows for the use of infinitesimal numbers in calculations, which can lead to simpler and more elegant solutions.
Yes, SIA can be used to prove the continuity of all functions that are defined on an interval and satisfy the conditions for continuity in SIA. However, it may not always be the most efficient or practical method for proving continuity.
One limitation of SIA is that it is not widely accepted or used in mainstream mathematics, so it may not be recognized or understood by all mathematicians. Additionally, SIA may not always provide the most efficient or practical approach to proving continuity, and traditional methods may be more suitable in certain cases.