
Generating function (GF) is a mathematical technique to concisely represent a known ordered sequence into a simple continuous algebraic function in dummy variable(s). This Second Edition introduces commonly encountered generating functions (GFs) in engineering and applied...

This book provides an introductory overview of generating functions (GFs) and their applications. The authors begin by providing background information on the origin of GFs. The book then introduces the most commonly encountered GFs in engineering and applied sciences, such...