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Basic Methods for Computing Special Functions

In: Recent Advances in Computational and Applied Mathematics

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  • Amparo Gil

    (ETSI Caminos, Universidad de Cantabria, Departamento de Matemática Aplicada y CC. de la Computación)

  • Javier Segura

    (Universidad de Cantabria, Departamento de Matemáticas, Estadística y Computación)

  • Nico M. Temme

    (CWI)

Abstract

This paper gives an overview of methods for the numerical evaluation of special functions, that is, the functions that arise in many problems from mathematical physics, engineering, probability theory, and other applied sciences. We consider in detail a selection of basic methods which are frequently used in the numerical evaluation of special functions: converging and asymptotic series, including Chebyshev expansions, linear recurrence relations, and numerical quadrature. Several other methods are available and some of these will be discussed in less detail. We give examples of recent software for special functions where these methods are used. We mention a list of new publications on computational aspects of special functions available on our website.

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  • Amparo Gil & Javier Segura & Nico M. Temme, 2011. "Basic Methods for Computing Special Functions," Springer Books, in: Theodore E. Simos (ed.), Recent Advances in Computational and Applied Mathematics, chapter 0, pages 67-121, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-90-481-9981-5_4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-90-481-9981-5_4
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