UConn Math Club
MSB 215
Oct. 26, 5:30-6:20
(free refreshments)


Ben Mares
(MIT)
Funny Functions: Rethinking the Derivative, An Illustrated Guide



Abstract

Can a function in one real variable be discontinuous at every rational number but continuous at every irrational number? Such a function not only exists, but we can write down an explicit formula, graph it with a computer, and visualize the result.

The main emphasis will be on cool pictures of this and similar functions of one variable. I will discuss examples of functions with oddly behaved derivatives. I will also discuss extension problems and limits.


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