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Mathematical concept

In mathematics, the inverse function of a function f is a function that undoes the operation of f. The inverse of f exists if and only if f is injective, and if it exists, is denoted by Wikipedia →

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  2. Skim a recent paper: Inverse Estimation of Transient Heat Flux Using Sequential Function Specification MethodInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Limits of ResolutionThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: On the inverse function theoremCited 207 times
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📖 Definitions

Noun For a given function f, another function, denoted f, that reverses the mapping action of f; given a function f:X→Y, a function g:Y→X such that, ∀x∈X, f(x)=y⟹g(y)=x.

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