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Uniform asymptotic expansions of the Jacobi polynomials and an associated function
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Math. Comp. 25 (1971), 309-315 Request permission

Abstract:

Asymptotic expansions have been obtained using two theorems due to Olver for the Jacobi polynomials and an associated function. These expansions are uniformly valid for complex arguments over certain regions, for large values of the order.
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Additional Information
  • © Copyright 1971 American Mathematical Society
  • Journal: Math. Comp. 25 (1971), 309-315
  • MSC: Primary 33A65
  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/S0025-5718-1971-0294737-5
  • MathSciNet review: 0294737