Bessel function

Noun

Meaning

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Bessel function (plural Bessel functions)

(mathematics) Any of a class of functions that are solutions to a particular form of differential equation (a Bessel equation) and are typically used to describe waves in a cylindrically symmetric system.

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Synonyms

cylinder function

Related terms

Bessel function of the first kind Bessel function of the second kind

Examples

The Bessel function of the second kind then can be thought to naturally appear as the imaginary part of the Hankel functions. Source: Internet

In 1764, Euler examined the partial differential equation for the vibration of a circular drum and found one of the Bessel function solutions. Source: Internet

The Bessel function of the first kind is an entire function if α is an integer, otherwise it is a multivalued function with singularity at zero. Source: Internet

In this case, the second linearly independent solution is then found to be the Bessel function of the second kind, as discussed below. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Bessel Bessel beam Bessel ellipsoid Bessel function of the first kind Bessel function of the second kind Bessel's correction