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1996

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A Combinatorial Interpretation Of Lommel Polynomials And Their Derivatives, Philip J. Feinsilver, John P. Mcsorley, René Schott Jul 1996

A Combinatorial Interpretation Of Lommel Polynomials And Their Derivatives, Philip J. Feinsilver, John P. Mcsorley, René Schott

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In this paper we present interpretations of Lommel polynomials and their derivatives. A combinatorial interpretation uses matchings in graphs. This gives an interpretation for the derivatives as well. Then Lommel polynomials are considered from the point of view of operator calculus. A step-3 nilpotent Lie algebra and finite-difference operators arise in the analysis.


Knots About Stokes' Theorem, Michael C. Sullivan Jan 1996

Knots About Stokes' Theorem, Michael C. Sullivan

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Connections between knot theory and Stokes' Theorem as presented to students in a sophomore level vector calculus class.