Lambert W function
Lambert’s function is the inverse of the function given by . That is, is the complex valued function that satisfies
for all . In practice the definition of requires a branch cut, which is usually taken along the negative real axis. Lambert’s W function is sometimes also called product log function.
1 References
A site with good information on Lambert’s W function is Corless’ page http://kong.apmaths.uwo.ca/ rcorless/frames/PAPERS/LambertW/“On the Lambert W Function”
Title | Lambert W function |
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Canonical name | LambertWFunction |
Date of creation | 2013-03-22 12:40:48 |
Last modified on | 2013-03-22 12:40:48 |
Owner | drini (3) |
Last modified by | drini (3) |
Numerical id | 8 |
Author | drini (3) |
Entry type | Definition |
Classification | msc 33B30 |
Synonym | product log |