Dickman function

Mathematical function
Thing function Q5273760
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Dickman function

Summary

Dickman function is a function[1]. It draws 137 Wikipedia views per month (function category, ranking #61 of 114).[2]

Key Facts

  • Dickman function is credited with the discovery of Karl Dickman[3].
  • Dickman function's instance of is recorded as function[4].
  • Karl Dickman is named after Dickman function[5].
  • Dickman function's described by source is recorded as Q141257273[6].
  • Dickman function's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[7].

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Definition and Type

Dickman function's instance of is recorded as function[4].

Origins

Karl Dickman is named after Dickman function[5].

Why It Matters

Dickman function draws 137 Wikipedia views per month (function category, ranking #61 of 114).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

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Rolling log of changes to this entity's Wikidata record. Values shown reflect the current state of each edited property — follow the history link to see the precise diff for any edit.

  1. 4w ago · YoshiRulz · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    In defining formula → \rho
    Described by source → Q141257273
    Defining formula → \begin{cases} \rho(u) = 1 & 0 \leq u \leq 1 \\ u \rho'(u) +
    Discoverer or inventor → Karl Dickman
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P7235]]: \rho"
  2. 4w ago · YoshiRulz · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → function
    Aliases → —
    Named after → Karl Dickman
    Instance of → —
    + 1 other property edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P138]]: [[Q115354963]]"
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