In particular, elementary functions are also considered as special functions." Also, looking at the Wikipedia list (linked above) the indicator function, step functions, the absolute value function …

If you read enough mathematics, you eventually come across several so-called "special functions". I'm always left wondering what on Earth these things are actually for. We have the …

Jun 24, 2014 · 14 Now I'm studying the topic that uses the special functions frequently, so I find myself in need for some good reference book on the properties and equalities of the special …

Jul 15, 2019 · "Special functions" are a few select functions from that set which have some sort of "interesting" properties for some or another reason and given certain names or standard …

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Feb 28, 2023 · What do you think about generalized trigonometric hyperbolic functions that correspond to the functional equation $|y|^p−|x|^q=1$ , see the book of R. Mickens …

Dec 22, 2024 · Even though there is an enormous literature for $\theta$ -functions i am yet to see a formula of interest here. I have looked at W.W. Modern Analysis, Abramowitz and Stegun, …

Nov 5, 2025 · This tag is for questions on special functions, useful functions that frequently appear in pure and applied mathematics (usually not including "elementary" functions).

Dec 29, 2020 · I understand how the Rodrigues formula for all other special functions can be derived. One that for Laguerre polynomials is asked at Derive Rodrigues’ formula for Laguerre …

Jun 25, 2022 · I developed a library for the evaluation of some special functions such as the Weierstrass elliptic functions. I like to add some pictures to illustrate it, and this allows to check …