Lambert W function

English

Etymology

Named after Johann Lambert, who considered a related problem in 1758.

Noun

Lambert W function (plural Lambert W functions)

  1. (mathematics) A multivalued function, namely the branches of the converse relation of the function f(w) = wew, where w is any complex number and ew is the exponential function.
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