Formal Analysis: An Introduction

Formal Analysis Is The Study Of Formal Power Series, Formal Laurent Series, Formal Root Series, And Other Formal Series Or Formal Functionals. This Book Is The First Comprehensive Presentation Of The Topic That Systematically Introduces Formal Analysis, Including Its Algebraic, Analytic, And Topological Structure, Along With Various Applications. Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Basics Of Formal Power Series -- 2 Calculus Of Formal Power Series -- 3 Applications Of Formal Power Series, I -- 4 Applications Of Formal Power Series, Ii -- 5 General Composition -- 6 Formal Analysis And Classical Analysis -- 7 Formal Laurent Series -- 8 Iteration And Iterative Roots -- 9 Formal Series And General Exponents -- Bibliography -- Index Xiao-xiong Gan. Issued Also In Print. Mode Of Access: Internet Via World Wide Web. In English.