Bivariate Lagrange interpolation at the node points of non-degenerate Lissajous curves (Q303642)

Multivariable polynomial interpolation specifically in two space dimensions is a frequently used approach to functional approximation. Because polynomial interpolation (its existence and its properties) in more than one unknown depends severely on the geometry of the distribution of the data points, specific distributions of such data points have been studied in the literature to a great extend. Among such specific distributions of data points there are geometries known as Padua points, and they have always been of particular interest. This is still in the two-dimensional context. In this paper this is generalized to interpolation along so-called non-degenerate Lissajous curves (node points of Lissajous curves). Specific forms of Lagrange functions as well as interpolants are provided and quadrature formulas based on such are studied. An efficient numerical method for the calculation is given too, as are detailed numerical examples.