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Rational Chebyshev approximations for the exponential integral $E_{1} (x)$
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by W. J. Cody and Henry C. Thacher PDF
Math. Comp. 22 (1968), 641-649 Request permission

Abstract:

Rational Chebyshev approximations are presented for the exponential integral ${E_1}(x)$ in the intervals $(0,1]$, $[1,4]$, and $[4,\infty )$ with maximal relative errors ranging down to ${10^{ - 21}}$. $25S$ coefficients are also given for a continued-fraction expansion for small $X$.
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Additional Information
  • © Copyright 1968 American Mathematical Society
  • Journal: Math. Comp. 22 (1968), 641-649
  • MSC: Primary 65.25
  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/S0025-5718-1968-0226823-X
  • MathSciNet review: 0226823