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How would i go about showing the special case F(1, b, b; x) of the hypergeometic function is the geometric series and also how the geometric series is = 1/ (1 -x)
Cheers,
Dave
Cheers,
Dave
dextercioby said:The geometric series ?? I get the series of [itex] e^{x} [/itex].
Daniel.
dextercioby said:Ok, my mistake. The factorial in the denominator simplifies through. So
[tex] _{2}F_{1}\left(1,b;b;x\right)=\sum_{\nu=0}^{\infty} x^{\nu} [/tex]
which converges for |x|<1 to [itex] \frac{1}{1-x} [/itex]
Daniel.
A hypergeometric function is a special type of mathematical function that describes the relationship between two sets of numbers. It is often used in statistics and physics to model and solve complex problems involving probability and distributions.
Unlike other functions, a hypergeometric function has three distinct parameters: the number of successes, the number of trials, and the total number of objects in the sample. This allows it to model a wide range of problems involving discrete data and probability.
Hypergeometric functions are commonly used in fields such as statistics, physics, and engineering. They can be used to calculate probabilities in sampling and population studies, model particle interactions in physics, and solve differential equations in engineering.
Yes, a hypergeometric function can be graphed using software programs such as Mathematica or MATLAB. The graph will show the relationship between the three parameters, and can be used to visualize and analyze complex mathematical problems.
The hypergeometric function is a fundamental tool in mathematics, as it allows for the solution of many important problems involving probability and distributions. It also has connections to other areas of mathematics, such as combinatorics and number theory, making it a versatile and valuable tool for researchers and scientists.