Solving F(z + 1) = b F(z) in the complex plane
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Advances in Computational Mathematics
Abstract
The generalized tetration, defined by the equation F(z+1) = b F(z) in the complex plane with F(0) = 1, is considered for any b > e 1/e. By comparing other solutions to Kneser’s solution, natural conditions are found which force Kneser’s solution to be the unique solution to the equation. This answers a conjecture posed by Trappmann and Kouznetsov. Also, a new iteration method is developed which numerically approximates the function F(z) with an error of less than 10−50 for most bases b, using only 180 nodes, with each iteration gaining one or two places of accuracy. This method can be applied to other problems involving the Abel equation.
First Page
1261
Last Page
1282
DOI
10.1007/s10444-017-9524-1
Publication Date
12-7-2017
Recommended Citation
Paulsen, William and Cowgill, Samuel, "Solving F(z + 1) = b F(z) in the complex plane" (2017). Faculty Publications. 9.
https://arch.astate.edu/scm-mathfac/9
