Normal solutions of difference equations, Euler's functions and spirals (Q704879)

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Normal solutions of difference equations, Euler's functions and spirals
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    20 January 2005
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    For the linear homogeneous difference equation of first order \[ f(x+1)= \alpha(x)\cdot f(x) \] a normal solution is characterized by its asymptotic behaviour and defined by means of a product representation. Historical remarks and several examples are given.
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    special functions
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    linear homogeneous difference equation
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    asymptotic behaviour
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    normal solution
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    principal solution
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    gamma function
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    beta function
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    spirals
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    Euler's function
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