Asymptotics and Special Functions

Asymptotics and Special Functions
Author: F. W. J. Olver
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 589
Release: 2014-05-10
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 148326744X

Asymptotics and Special Functions provides a comprehensive introduction to two important topics in classical analysis: asymptotics and special functions. The integrals of a real variable and contour integrals are discussed, along with the Liouville-Green approximation and connection formulas for solutions of differential equations. Differential equations with regular singularities are also considered, with emphasis on hypergeometric and Legendre functions. Comprised of 14 chapters, this volume begins with an introduction to the basic concepts and definitions of asymptotic analysis and special functions, followed by a discussion on asymptotic theories of definite integrals containing a parameter. Contour integrals as well as integrals of a real variable are described. Subsequent chapters deal with the analytic theory of ordinary differential equations; differential equations with regular and irregular singularities; sums and sequences; and connection formulas for solutions of differential equations. The book concludes with an evaluation of methods used in estimating (as opposed to bounding) errors in asymptotic approximations and expansions. This monograph is intended for graduate mathematicians, physicists, and engineers.

Introduction to Asymptotics and Special Functions

Introduction to Asymptotics and Special Functions
Author: F. W. J. Olver
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2014-05-10
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1483267083

Introduction to Asymptotics and Special Functions is a comprehensive introduction to two important topics in classical analysis: asymptotics and special functions. The integrals of a real variable are discussed, along with contour integrals and differential equations with regular and irregular singularities. The Liouville-Green approximation is also considered. Comprised of seven chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the basic concepts and definitions of asymptotic analysis and special functions, followed by a discussion on integrals of a real variable. Contour integrals are then examined, paying particular attention to Laplace integrals with a complex parameter and Bessel functions of large argument and order. Subsequent chapters focus on differential equations having regular and irregular singularities, with emphasis on Legendre functions as well as Bessel and confluent hypergeometric functions. A chapter devoted to the Liouville-Green approximation tackles asymptotic properties with respect to parameters and to the independent variable, eigenvalue problems, and theorems on singular integral equations. This monograph is intended for students needing only an introductory course to asymptotics and special functions.

Special Functions

Special Functions
Author: Nico M. Temme
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 398
Release: 1996-02-22
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780471113133

This book gives an introduction to the classical, well-known special functions which play a role in mathematical physics, especially in boundary value problems. Calculus and complex function theory form the basis of the book and numerous formulas are given. Particular attention is given to asymptomatic and numerical aspects of special functions, with numerous references to recent literature provided.

Special Functions

Special Functions
Author: George E. Andrews
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 684
Release: 1999
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780521789882

An overview of special functions, focusing on the hypergeometric functions and the associated hypergeometric series.

Special Functions

Special Functions
Author: Nico M. Temme
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2011-03-01
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1118030818

This book gives an introduction to the classical, well-known special functions which play a role in mathematical physics, especially in boundary value problems. Calculus and complex function theory form the basis of the book and numerous formulas are given. Particular attention is given to asymptomatic and numerical aspects of special functions, with numerous references to recent literature provided.

Asymptotics and Special Functions

Asymptotics and Special Functions
Author: Frank Olver
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 591
Release: 1997-01-24
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1439864543

A classic reference, intended for graduate students mathematicians, physicists, and engineers, this book can be used both as the basis for instructional courses and as a reference tool.

Numerical Methods for Special Functions

Numerical Methods for Special Functions
Author: Amparo Gil
Publisher: SIAM
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780898717822

Special functions arise in many problems of pure and applied mathematics, mathematical statistics, physics, and engineering. This book provides an up-to-date overview of numerical methods for computing special functions and discusses when to use these methods depending on the function and the range of parameters. Not only are standard and simple parameter domains considered, but methods valid for large and complex parameters are described as well. The first part of the book (basic methods) covers convergent and divergent series, Chebyshev expansions, numerical quadrature, and recurrence relations. Its focus is on the computation of special functions; however, it is suitable for general numerical courses. Pseudoalgorithms are given to help students write their own algorithms. In addition to these basic tools, the authors discuss other useful and efficient methods, such as methods for computing zeros of special functions, uniform asymptotic expansions, Padé approximations, and sequence transformations. The book also provides specific algorithms for computing several special functions (like Airy functions and parabolic cylinder functions, among others).

Theory and Application of Special Functions

Theory and Application of Special Functions
Author: Richard Askey
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 573
Release: 2014-05-10
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1483216160

Theory and Application of Special Functions contains the proceedings of the Advanced Seminar on Special Functions sponsored by the Mathematics Research Center of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and held from March 31 to April 2, 1975. The seminar tackled the theory and application of special functions and covered topics ranging from the asymptotic estimation of special functions to association schemes and coding theory. Some interesting results, conjectures, and problems are given. Comprised of 13 chapters, this book begins with a survey of computational methods in special functions, followed by a discussion on unsolved problems in the asymptotic estimation of special functions. The reader is then introduced to periodic Bernoulli numbers, summation formulas, and applications; problems and prospects for basic hypergeometric functions; and linear growth models with many types and multidimensional Hahn polynomials. Subsequent chapters explore two-variable analogues of the classical orthogonal polynomials; special functions of matrix and single argument in statistics; and some properties of the determinants of orthogonal polynomials. This monograph is intended primarily for students and practitioners of mathematics.

Special Functions

Special Functions
Author: Z. X. Wang
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 720
Release: 1989
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9789971506674

Contains the various principal special functions in common use and their basic properties and manipulations. Discusses expansions of functions in infinite series and infinite product and the asymptotic expansion of functions. For physicists, engineers, and mathematicians. Acidic paper. Paper edition (unseen), $38. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR