Legendre polynomial

English

Etymology

Named after Adrien-Marie Legendre, who discovered them in 1782.

Noun

Legendre polynomial (plural Legendre polynomials)

  1. (mathematics) Any of a certain system of complete and orthogonal polynomials, with numerous mathematical properties and applications.
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