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Hello,
What is \frac{d}{dx}K_v\left(f(x)\right)=?
Thanks in advance
What is \frac{d}{dx}K_v\left(f(x)\right)=?
Thanks in advance
The discussion focuses on the derivative of the Bessel function of the second kind, specifically the expression \(\frac{d}{dx}K_v(f(x))\). Participants confirm the use of the chain rule in conjunction with the identity \(2\frac{dC_\nu}{dy} = C_{\nu-1}(y) + C_{\nu + 1}(y)\) to derive the necessary formula. The conversation emphasizes the importance of established identities found in resources like Wikipedia and official mathematical references. The final consensus is that the transformation from simple to complex arguments using the chain rule is valid and effective.
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Mute said:For \nu not necessarily an integer, C_{\nu}(y) = e^{\nu \pi i}K_{\nu}(y) satisfies the identity
2\frac{dC_\nu}{dy} = C_{\nu-1}(y) + C_{\nu + 1}(y)
Then let y = f(x) and use the chain rule.
Identities like this can usually be found on wikipedia, and for something as studied and used as frequently as the Bessel Functions, are generally correct.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessel_function
For a more 'official' reference, see something like http://www.math.sfu.ca/~cbm/aands/page_437.htm (scans of a reference book).
S_David said:Hello,
What is \frac{d}{dx}K_v\left(f(x)\right)=?
Thanks in advance
skyspeed said:Do you get the answer?
S_David said:I know that
z\frac{d}{dz}K_v(z)+vK_v(z)=-zK_{v-1}(z)
but I was confused when we have more complicated arguments such as
z=\sqrt{x^2+x}.
But after your posting, I have now a simple method to move from simple to more complicated arguments. So, I can say the following:
\frac{f(z)}{f'(z)}\frac{d}{dz}K_v(f(z))+vK_v(f(z))=-f(z)K_{v-1}(f(z))
Am I right?
Best regards
S_David said:let y=f(x) and then use the chain rule.