Special Functions for Applied Scientists

by A.M. Mathai and H.J. Haubold

Book Overview

Chapter 1 introduces elementary classical special functions. Gamma, beta, psi, zeta functions, hypergeometric functions and the associated special functions, generalizations to Meijer's G and Fox's H-functions are examined here. Discussion is confined to basic properties and selected applications. Introduction to statistical distribution theory is provided. Some recent extensions of Dirichlet integrals and Dirichlet densities are discussed. A glimpse...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441926100
• ISBN13: 9781441926104
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 470 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"