Use Equation (11.3.14) to prove that the Hermite polynomials satisfy |e* HN (x) HM (x)dx = 0, M # N. [Hint: Follow the steps taken in proving orthogo- nality of the Legendre polynomials. You will need to recall that lim e-x?, P(x) = 0, for any polynomial p.]

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deal with Hermite’s equation: y′′−2xy′+2αy =0, −∞< x <∞.  ...........(11.3.13)

(e−x2H′ N)′+2Ne−x2HN =0.  .................(11.3.14)

Use Equation (11.3.14) to prove that the Hermite
polynomials satisfy
|e* HN (x) HM (x)dx = 0, M # N.
[Hint: Follow the steps taken in proving orthogo-
nality of the Legendre polynomials. You will need
to recall that
lim e-x?,
P(x) = 0,
for any polynomial p.]
Transcribed Image Text:Use Equation (11.3.14) to prove that the Hermite polynomials satisfy |e* HN (x) HM (x)dx = 0, M # N. [Hint: Follow the steps taken in proving orthogo- nality of the Legendre polynomials. You will need to recall that lim e-x?, P(x) = 0, for any polynomial p.]
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