A survey of results on the limit \(q\)-Bernstein operator (Q2375419)

Summary: The limit \(q\)-Bernstein operator \(B_q\) emerges naturally as a modification of the Szász-Mirakyan operator related to the Euler distribution, which is used in the \(q\)-boson theory to describe the energy distribution in a \(q\)-analogue of the coherent state. At the same time, this operator bears a significant role in the approximation theory as an exemplary model for the study of the convergence of the \(q\)-operators. Over the past years, the limit \(q\)-Bernstein operator has been studied widely from different perspectives. It has been shown that \(B_q\) is a positive shape-preserving linear operator on \(C[0, 1]\) with \(||B_q|| = 1\). Its approximation properties, probabilistic interpretation, the behavior of iterates, and the impact on the smoothness of a function have already been examined. In this paper, we present a review of the results on the limit \(q\)-Bernstein operator related to the approximation theory. A complete bibliography is supplied.