# deformation theory

> branch of mathematics studying infinitesimal conditions associated with varying a solution 𝑃 of a problem to slightly different solutions 𝑃_𝜀, where 𝜀 is a small number or vector

**Wikidata**: [Q5251702](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5251702)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deformation_(mathematics))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/deformation-theory


## References

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