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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.

Table of Contents
Bernoulli, Euler and Stirling Numbers.

Useful Methods and Techniques.

The Gamma Function.

Differential Equations.

Hypergeometric Functions.

Orthogonal Polynomials.

Confluent Hypergeometric Functions.

Legendre Functions.

Bessel Functions.

Separating the Wave Equation.

Special Statistical Distribution Functions.

Elliptic Integrals and Elliptic Functions.

Numerical Aspects of Special Functions.

Bibliography.

Notations and Symbols.

Index.

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 21/03/1996
      ISBN13: 9780471113133, 978-0471113133
      ISBN10: 0471113131
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Table of Contents
      Bernoulli, Euler and Stirling Numbers.

      Useful Methods and Techniques.

      The Gamma Function.

      Differential Equations.

      Hypergeometric Functions.

      Orthogonal Polynomials.

      Confluent Hypergeometric Functions.

      Legendre Functions.

      Bessel Functions.

      Separating the Wave Equation.

      Special Statistical Distribution Functions.

      Elliptic Integrals and Elliptic Functions.

      Numerical Aspects of Special Functions.

      Bibliography.

      Notations and Symbols.

      Index.

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