Big q-Laguerre polynomials
In mathematics, the big q-Laguerre polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and René F. Swarttouw give a detai
Continuous q-Jacobi polynomials
In mathematics, the continuous q-Jacobi polynomials P(α,β)n(x|q), introduced by , are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky,
Q-exponential
In combinatorial mathematics, a q-exponential is a q-analog of the exponential function,namely the eigenfunction of a q-derivative. There are many q-derivatives, for example, the classical q-derivativ
Q-gamma function
In q-analog theory, the -gamma function, or basic gamma function, is a generalization of the ordinary gamma function closely related to the double gamma function. It was introduced by . It is given by
Rogers–Szegő polynomials
In mathematics, the Rogers–Szegő polynomials are a family of polynomials orthogonal on the unit circle introduced by Szegő, who was inspired by the continuous q-Hermite polynomials studied by Leonard
Hahn–Exton q-Bessel function
In mathematics, the Hahn–Exton q-Bessel function or the third Jackson q-Bessel function is a q-analog of the Bessel function, and satisfies the Hahn-Exton q-difference equation (Swarttouw). This funct
Q-analog
In mathematics, a q-analog of a theorem, identity or expression is a generalization involving a new parameter q that returns the original theorem, identity or expression in the limit as q → 1. Typical
Elliptic gamma function
In mathematics, the elliptic gamma function is a generalization of the q-gamma function, which is itself the q-analog of the ordinary gamma function. It is closely related to a function studied by , a
Little q-Jacobi polynomials
In mathematics, the little q-Jacobi polynomials pn(x;a,b;q) are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme, introduced by . Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and R
Q-Pochhammer symbol
In mathematical area of combinatorics, the q-Pochhammer symbol, also called the q-shifted factorial, is the product with It is a q-analog of the Pochhammer symbol , in the sense thatThe q-Pochhammer s
Ramanujan theta function
In mathematics, particularly q-analog theory, the Ramanujan theta function generalizes the form of the Jacobi theta functions, while capturing their general properties. In particular, the Jacobi tripl
Rogers polynomials
In mathematics, the Rogers polynomials, also called Rogers–Askey–Ismail polynomials and continuous q-ultraspherical polynomials, are a family of orthogonal polynomials introduced by Rogers in the cour
Q-Laguerre polynomials
In mathematics, the q-Laguerre polynomials, or generalized Stieltjes–Wigert polynomials P(α)n(x;q) are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme introduced by D
Rogers–Ramanujan continued fraction
The Rogers–Ramanujan continued fraction is a continued fraction discovered by and independently by Srinivasa Ramanujan, and closely related to the Rogers–Ramanujan identities. It can be evaluated expl
Euler function
In mathematics, the Euler function is given by Named after Leonhard Euler, it is a model example of a q-series and provides the prototypical example of a relation between combinatorics and complex ana
LLT polynomial
In mathematics, an LLT polynomial is one of a family of symmetric functions introduced by Alain Lascoux, Bernard Leclerc, and Jean-Yves Thibon (1997) as q-analogues of products of Schur functions. J.
Discrete q-Hermite polynomials
In mathematics, the discrete q-Hermite polynomials are two closely related families hn(x;q) and ĥn(x;q) of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme, introduced by Al-Salam
Gaussian q-distribution
In mathematical physics and probability and statistics, the Gaussian q-distribution is a family of probability distributions that includes, as limiting cases, the uniform distribution and the normal (
Wolfgang Hahn
Wolfgang Hahn (April 30, 1911 – January 10, 1998) was a German mathematician who worked on special functions, in particular orthogonal polynomials. He introduced Hahn polynomials, Hahn difference, Hah
Gaussian binomial coefficient
In mathematics, the Gaussian binomial coefficients (also called Gaussian coefficients, Gaussian polynomials, or q-binomial coefficients) are q-analogs of the binomial coefficients. The Gaussian binomi
Big q-Jacobi polynomials
In mathematics, the big q-Jacobi polynomials Pn(x;a,b,c;q), introduced by , are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and R
Little q-Laguerre polynomials
In mathematics, the little q-Laguerre polynomials pn(x;a|q) or Wall polynomials Wn(x; b,q) are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme closely related to a co
Askey scheme
In mathematics, the Askey scheme is a way of organizing orthogonal polynomials of hypergeometric or basic hypergeometric type into a hierarchy. For the classical orthogonal polynomials discussed in ,
Q-derivative
In mathematics, in the area of combinatorics and quantum calculus, the q-derivative, or Jackson derivative, is a q-analog of the ordinary derivative, introduced by Frank Hilton Jackson. It is the inve
Continuous q-Legendre polynomials
In mathematics, the continuous q-Legendre polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. give a detailed list of their properties.
Mock modular form
In mathematics, a mock modular form is the holomorphic part of a harmonic weak Maass form, and a mock theta function is essentially a mock modular form of weight 1/2. The first examples of mock theta
Q-Krawtchouk polynomials
In mathematics, the q-Krawtchouk polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and René F. Swarttouw . give a detail
Askey–Wilson polynomials
In mathematics, the Askey–Wilson polynomials (or q-Wilson polynomials) are a family of orthogonal polynomials introduced by Askey and Wilson as q-analogs of the Wilson polynomials. They include many o
Q-Vandermonde identity
In mathematics, in the field of combinatorics, the q-Vandermonde identity is a q-analogue of the Chu–Vandermonde identity. Using standard notation for q-binomial coefficients, the identity states that
Rogers–Ramanujan identities
In mathematics, the Rogers–Ramanujan identities are two identities related to basic hypergeometric series and integer partitions. The identities were first discovered and proved by Leonard James Roger
Affine q-Krawtchouk polynomials
In mathematics, the affine q-Krawtchouk polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme, introduced by Carlitz and Hodges. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Le
Q-Meixner polynomials
In mathematics, the q-Meixner polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and René F. Swarttouw give a detailed l
Q-Racah polynomials
In mathematics, the q-Racah polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme, introduced by . Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and René F. Swarttouw giv
Stirling number
In mathematics, Stirling numbers arise in a variety of analytic and combinatorial problems. They are named after James Stirling, who introduced them in a purely algebraic setting in his book Methodus
Continuous q-Laguerre polynomials
In mathematics, the continuous q-Laguerre polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and René F. Swarttouw give
Q-Bessel polynomials
In mathematics, the q-Bessel polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and René F. Swarttouw give a detailed li
Jackson integral
In q-analog theory, the Jackson integral series in the theory of special functions that expresses the operation inverse to q-differentiation. The Jackson integral was introduced by Frank Hilton Jackso
Q-Charlier polynomials
In mathematics, the q-Charlier polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and René F. Swarttouw give a detailed
Q-Hahn polynomials
In mathematics, the q-Hahn polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and René F. Swarttouw give a detailed list
Al-Salam–Carlitz polynomials
In mathematics, Al-Salam–Carlitz polynomials U(a)n(x;q) and V(a)n(x;q) are two families of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme, introduced by Waleed Al-Salam and Leon
Q-Meixner–Pollaczek polynomials
In mathematics, the q-Meixner–Pollaczek polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and René F. Swarttouw give a
Bailey pair
In mathematics, a Bailey pair is a pair of sequences satisfying certain relations, and a Bailey chain is a sequence of Bailey pairs. Bailey pairs were introduced by W. N. Bailey while studying the sec
Jackson q-Bessel function
In mathematics, a Jackson q-Bessel function (or basic Bessel function) is one of the three q-analogs of the Bessel function introduced by Jackson . The third Jackson q-Bessel function is the same as t
Quantum q-Krawtchouk polynomials
In mathematics, the quantum q-Krawtchouk polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and René F. Swarttouw give a
Dual q-Hahn polynomials
In mathematics, the dual q-Hahn polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and René F. Swarttouw give a detailed
F. H. Jackson
The Reverend Frank Hilton Jackson (16 August 1870, Hull, England – 27 April 1960) was an English clergyman and mathematician who worked on basic hypergeometric series. He introduced several q-analogs
Al-Salam–Chihara polynomials
In mathematics, the Al-Salam–Chihara polynomials Qn(x;a,b;q) are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme, introduced by Al-Salam and Chihara. Roelof Koekoek,
Big q-Legendre polynomials
In mathematics, the big q-Legendre polynomials are an orthogonal family of polynomials defined in terms of Heine's basic hypergeometric series as . They obey the orthogonality relation and have the li
Dual q-Krawtchouk polynomials
In mathematics, the dual q-Krawtchouk polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and René F. Swarttouw give a de
Basic hypergeometric series
In mathematics, basic hypergeometric series, or q-hypergeometric series, are q-analogue generalizations of generalized hypergeometric series, and are in turn generalized by elliptic hypergeometric ser
Continuous dual q-Hahn polynomials
In mathematics, the continuous dual q-Hahn polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and René F. Swarttouw give
Continuous big q-Hermite polynomials
In mathematics, the continuous big q-Hermite polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and René F. Swarttouw gi
Q-difference polynomial
In combinatorial mathematics, the q-difference polynomials or q-harmonic polynomials are a polynomial sequence defined in terms of the q-derivative. They are a generalized type of Brenke polynomial, a
Q-theta function
In mathematics, the q-theta function (or modified Jacobi theta function) is a type of q-series which is used to define elliptic hypergeometric series. It is given by where one takes 0 ≤ |q| < 1. It ob
Quantum dilogarithm
In mathematics, the quantum dilogarithm is a special function defined by the formula It is the same as the q-exponential function . Let be "q-commuting variables", that is elements of a suitable nonco
Continuous q-Hahn polynomials
In mathematics, the continuous q-Hahn polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and René F. Swarttouw give a de
Lambert series
In mathematics, a Lambert series, named for Johann Heinrich Lambert, is a series taking the form It can be resumed formally by expanding the denominator: where the coefficients of the new series are g
Continuous q-Hermite polynomials
In mathematics, the continuous q-Hermite polynomials are a family of basic hypergeometric orthogonal polynomials in the basic Askey scheme. Roelof Koekoek, Peter A. Lesky, and René F. Swarttouw give a