The nist handbook of mathematical functions, together with its web counterpart, the nist digital library of mathematical functions dlmf, is the culmination of a project that was conceived in 1996 at the national institute of standards and technology nist. This objective is to provide a reference tool for researchers and other users in applied mathematics, the physical sciences, engineering, and elsewhere who encounter special functions. Key angle formulas 37 angle addition, double angle, half angle formulas 38 examples. Mcnish elementary analytical methods milton abramowitz elementary transcendental functions. Edited by milton abramowitz and irene stegun see figure. This classic reference, known simply as ams 55, contains formulas, graphs and tables which characterize the elementary and higher functions of applied mathematics. Handbook of mathematical functions the handbook of mathematical functions with formulas, graphs, and mathematical tables 1 was the culmination of a quarter century of nbs work on core mathematical tools. Though somewhat dated, this is the goto book for besselhankel function tables, and tabulations of other importantmagical functions like the gamma function. Trigonometry handbook table of contents page description chapter 4. Nist handbook of mathematical functions paperback and cd. Table of contents electronic index to all pages and sections electronic subject index. A classic resource for working with special functions, standard trig, and exponential.
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Mathematical handbook for scientists and engineers. The new nist handbook of mathematical functions began as a project in 1996, culminating in the publication of the handbook in 2010. The present handbook has been designed to provide scientific investigators with a comprehensive and selfcontained summary of the mathematical functions that arise in physical and engineering problems. Formulas, graphs, and mathematical tables 1 was the culmination of a quarter century of nbs work on core.
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