Computational Mathematics
In the context of numerical methods, a 'Newton' refers to a unit of measurement in the Newton-Raphson method, which is an iterative process used to find successively better approximations to the roots (or zeros) of a real-valued function. This method is based on using the tangent line at an initial guess to predict where the function's root lies and refines that guess with each iteration. The concept of 'Newton' in this sense connects deeply with calculus and the behavior of functions, particularly in how derivatives inform predictions of roots.
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