DocumentCode
1269446
Title
Orthogonal polynomials, Gaussian quadratures, and PDEs
Author
Ball, James S.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Phys., Utah Univ., Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Volume
1
Issue
6
fYear
1999
Firstpage
92
Lastpage
95
Abstract
Orthogonal polynomials are important in mathematical analysis. They can be used to separate many partial differential equations (PDES) which makes them particularly important in solving physical problems. Also, Gaussian integration provides a highly accurate and efficient algorithm for integrating functions. The value of the methods I describe in this paper depends on the basic assumption that a finite-order polynomial can effectively approximate a function. Therefore, a finite sum of orthogonal polynomials can accurately represent this function. By using the ideas of Gaussian integration, a function can be integrated or expanded in terms of orthogonal polynomials
Keywords
function approximation; partial differential equations; polynomials; Gaussian integration; Gaussian quadratures; finite-order polynomial; function approximation; mathematical analysis; orthogonal polynomials; partial differential equations; Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; Equations; Jacobian matrices; Numerical analysis; Physics computing; Polynomials; Power engineering and energy; Power engineering computing; Symmetric matrices; Writing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Computing in Science & Engineering
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1521-9615
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/5992.805139
Filename
805139
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