finite difference methods
Finite difference methods are numerical techniques used to approximate the derivatives of a mathematical function by dividing the function into a discrete grid of points and approximating the rate of change between those points. This approach enables the calculation of approximate values for the derivative at any grid point, which can be valuable in solving differential equations and modeling various physical, mathematical, and scientific phenomena.
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