The Derivative of Bessel Function of the Second Kind

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The discussion centers on finding the derivative of the Bessel function of the second kind, specifically \(\frac{d}{dx}K_v(f(x))\). Participants reference the identity involving \(C_{\nu}(y)\) and its derivatives, emphasizing the application of the chain rule when substituting \(y = f(x)\). There is clarification on handling more complex arguments, leading to the formulation \(\frac{f(z)}{f'(z)}\frac{d}{dz}K_v(f(z)) + vK_v(f(z)) = -f(z)K_{v-1}(f(z))\). The conversation confirms the correctness of this approach, highlighting the utility of established identities in deriving results. Overall, the thread effectively addresses the differentiation of Bessel functions with complex arguments.
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Hello,

What is \frac{d}{dx}K_v\left(f(x)\right)=?

Thanks in advance
 
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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).
 
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).

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:
Hello,

What is \frac{d}{dx}K_v\left(f(x)\right)=?

Thanks in advance

Do you get the answer?
 
skyspeed said:
Do you get the answer?

let y=f(x) and then use the chain rule.
 
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

i think this is right
 
S_David said:
let y=f(x) and then use the chain rule.

thanks a lot
 
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