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Legendre's differential equation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. The equation that defines the Legendre polynomials: d/dx[(1-x²)d/dxP_n(x)]+n(n+1)P_n(x)=0.

Word forms

Legendre's differential equation

Etymology

Named after French mathematician Adrien-Marie Legendre (1752–1833).

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