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** Generating Function (5-30 min)

We define the generating function of the Hermite polynomials as
$\displaystyle e^{2tx-t^2}=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{H_n(x)}{n!}t^n,\quad -\infty<x,t<\infty
.......$     (36)

Prove the formula of Rodrigues,

$\displaystyle H_n(x)=(-1)^ne^{x^2}\frac{d^n}{dx^n}(e^{-x^2}).$

Hint: Differentiate with respect to $ t$.



Tobias Brandes 2004-02-04