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mathematical physics > special function > hypergeometric function > Legendre polynomial
mathematical analysis > functional analysis > special function > hypergeometric function > Legendre polynomial
mathematical analysis > combinatorics > Legendre polynomial
algebra > combinatorics > Legendre polynomial
... > mathematical analysis > function > elementary function > polynomial > orthogonal polynomials > Legendre polynomial
algebra > polynomial > orthogonal polynomials > Legendre polynomial

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Legendre polynomial  

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  • In mathematics, Legendre polynomials, named after Adrien-Marie Legendre (1782), are a system of complete and orthogonal polynomials with a vast number of mathematical properties and numerous applications. They can be defined in many ways, and the various definitions highlight different aspects as well as suggest generalizations and connections to different mathematical structures and physical and numerical applications.
    (Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legendre_polynomials)

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