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Re: Hypergeometric functions [message #27643 is a reply to message #27519]

Tue, 30 October 2001 01:53

colinr
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Registered: July 1999

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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"?

--
Colin Rosenthal
Astrophysics Institute
University of Oslo

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		Hypergeometric functions By: Ralf Flicker on Wed, 24 October 2001 00:37
		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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