Fractional Calculus and Its Applications: Historical and Recent Developments

Dear Colleagues,

Fractional calculus is a field of mathematical analysis that generalizes the concept of differentiation and integration to non-integer orders. The history of fractional calculus dates back to the 17th century, with developments by mathematicians like Leibniz and L'Hôpital. However, the interest in fractional calculus faded for several centuries, and it was not until the 19th century that the topic regained attention. Nowadays, fractional calculus provides a powerful mathematical tool for describing systems with memory effects or systems involving fractal geometry. Its applications range from areas such as signal processing, viscoelasticity, and control theory to the modeling of complex phenomena.

This Special Issue will accept high-quality articles on the theory and applications of fractional calculus, showing the latest developments in the area and its evolution over the years. The aim is to bring together researchers in mathematics, physics, engineering, or other fields, to showcase their most recent work, contextualizing it with existing results and highlighting the importance of this area in mathematics.

Dr. Anabela S. Silva
Dr. Cristiana J. Silva
Guest Editors

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