Boolean Derivative Definition

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With respect to a Boolean variable x_i: The XOR -sum of the positive and negative Shannon cofactors of the given derived function with respect to x_i. In symbols: {\partial f \over \partial x_i} (\vec x) = f_{x_i} (\vec x) \oplus f_{\bar x_i} (\vec x).

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Origin of Boolean Derivative

  • Named after George Boole (1815-1864), an English mathematician, educator, philosopher and logician.

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