Is calculus ever used in scale design?

[RicB]

Hi Julia

How do you imagine the derivative of a logrithmic function could be 
helpful in this context... or perhaps a third degree intregral of a 
straight line representing offset inharmonicity from ideal 
inharmonicity.... or.... whatever....

I would think Calculus is not used because there is no practical 
application that is not more easily dealt with otherwise.  But perhaps 
you have something in mind ?

Please enlighten us if you do !

Cheers
RicB


    Greetings,

         Is calculus ever used in stringing/scale design? If not, why not?

    Julia Gottshall
    Reading, PA