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Re: Hypergeometric functions [message #27637 is a reply to message #27519]

Tue, 30 October 2001 07:24

Craig Markwardt
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Registered: November 1996

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colinr@toliman.uio.no (Colin Rosenthal) writes:

> On Mon, 29 Oct 2001 20:34:17 -1000,
> Ralf Flicker <rflicker@gemini.edu> wrote:
>
>> Yes, that's what I ended up doing, and it works fine. I realize
>> the function is somewhat special (the only substantial reference
>> to 2F3 that I could find on the web was to a Mathematica
>> implementation), but I was partly fishing for information in
>> general about these kinds of special functions. As you say, IDL
>> is a mite weak on this point.
>
> There's a book by Slater which contains formulae for asymptotic expansions
> etc. of hypergeomtric functions. The book is called, fascinatingly
> enough, "Hypergeometric Functions" and is a rip-roaring read. If you
> find yourself enthralled by the lyricism of her chapter on integral
> representations, may I recommend her thrilling sequel "Confluent Hypergeometric
> Functions"?

I cried in the fourth chapter. (sniff)

Craig

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		Re: Hypergeometric functions By: Craig Markwardt on Tue, 30 October 2001 07:24
		Re: Hypergeometric functions By: colinr on Tue, 30 October 2001 01:53
		Re: Hypergeometric functions By: Ralf Flicker on Mon, 29 October 2001 22:34
		Re: Hypergeometric functions By: Craig Markwardt on Mon, 29 October 2001 19:47

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