convergencehow
Convergencehow is a term used to describe the study of the mechanisms and processes by which a sequence, algorithm, or dynamical system approaches a target value or state. It emphasizes the manner of approaching the limit—the “how” of convergence—rather than merely its existence.
While not a standard formal term in most textbooks, convergencehow appears in informal mathematical writing, classroom
Key concepts include convergence criteria (what constitutes reaching the target), rate of convergence (linear, sublinear, superlinear,
Applications and uses include comparing alternative algorithms by their convergencehow profiles, guiding parameter selection, and informing
Relation to existing terms: convergencehow intersects with convergence analysis, rate of convergence, and stability analysis. It