Keywords

orthogonal polynomials, variation of zeros, Hellmann-Feynman theorem, special functions

Abstract

The Hellmann-Feynman theorem is presented together with certain allied theorems. The origin of the Hellmann-Feynman theorem in quantum physical chemistry is described. The theorem is stated with proof and with discussion of applicability and reliability. Some adaptations of the theorem to the study of the variation of zeros of special functions and orthogonal polynomials are surveyed. Possible extensions are discussed.

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Graduation Date

2005

Semester

Spring

Advisor

Ismail, Mourad

Degree

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Mathematics

Degree Program

Mathematics

Format

application/pdf

Identifier

CFE0000403

URL

http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/CFE0000403

Language

English

Release Date

May 2005

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

Included in

Mathematics Commons

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