Uniqueness theorem

Uniqueness theorem

In mathematics, uniqueness theorems are theorems stating that only one mathematical object satisfies specified conditions.

Some uniqueness theorems state that, given certain types of initial data, the solution to a given equation (e.g. a partial differential equation) is determined uniquely.

ee also

* Existence theorem


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