An Introduction to Orthogonal Polynomials - Paperback
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by Theodore S. Chihara (Author)
Assuming no further prerequisites than a first undergraduate course in real analysis, this concise introduction covers general elementary theory related to orthogonal polynomials. It includes necessary background material of the type not usually found in the standard mathematics curriculum. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, it is also appropriate for independent study.
Topics include the representation theorem and distribution functions, continued fractions and chain sequences, the recurrence formula and properties of orthogonal polynomials, special functions, and some specific systems of orthogonal polynomials. Numerous examples and exercises, an extensive bibliography, and a table of recurrence formulas supplement the text.
Author Biography
Ted Chihara received his PhD from Purdue University and co-founded the Mathematics Department at Seattle University. He is well known as a researcher in the area of orthogonal polynomials.
Estimated delivery: June 18 - June 21, 2026
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