In 1813, Gauss first outlined his studies of the
hypergeometric series, which has been of great significance in the mathematical
modelling of physical phenomena. This detailed monograph outlines the
fundamental relationships between the hypergeometric function and special
functions. In nine comprehensive chapters, Rao and Lakshminarayanan
present a unified approach to the study of special functions of mathematics using group theory. This book offers fresh insight into various aspects of special
functions and their relationship, utilizing transformations and group theory
and their applications. It will lay the foundation for deeper understanding for both
experienced researchers and novice students.
Table of Contents:
Dedications
Preface
Bios
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Hypergeometric Series
Chapter 2: Group Theory : Basics
Chapter 3: Group Theory of the Kummer solutions of the Gauss differential
equation
Chapter 4: Group theory of terminating and non-terminating 3F2(a; b; c; d; e; 1) transformations
Chapter 5: Angular Momentum and the Rotation group
Chapter 6: Angular Momentum recoupling and sets of 4F3(1)s
Chapter 7: Double and Triple Hypergeometric series
Chapter 8: Beta Integral Method and Hypergeometric transformations
Chapter 9: Gauss, Hypergeometric Series and Ramanujan
References
About the Author :
With a PhD in theoretical physics from The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Dr K Srinivasa Rao retired, from the same institute, as a senior professor. He has been a Humboldt Fellow and a visiting professor
at various universities and research institutes worldwide and has contributed
widely to both mathematics and theoretical physics. He has published a large
number of books, journal articles and lecture notes, and he has also been very active in mathematics outreach
activities highlighting the life and work of the Indian mathematician
Ramanujan.
Dr Vasudevan Lakshminarayanan has a PhD from the University of California, Berkley, and is currently a professor at the University of Waterloo. Having
worked in a vast number of areas including optical sciences, applied mathematics, electrical
and biomedical engineering, ophthalmology and numerous other topics, Dr Lakshminarayanan has published more than 300 papers, journal articles and
co-authored books.
