About Wolfgang Hahn
Lived 1911 – 1998 (aged 86). Wolfgang Hahn was a German mathematician, university teacher and dean, known for Hahn polynomials and Hahn–Exton q-Bessel function.
Wolfgang Hahn (April 30, 1911 – January 10, 1998) was a German mathematician who worked on special functions, in particular orthogonal polynomials.
He introduced Hahn polynomials, Hahn difference, Hahn q-addition (or Jackson-Hahn-Cigler q-addition), and the Hahn–Exton q-Bessel function. He was an honorary member of the Austrian Mathematical Society.
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Who was Wolfgang Hahn?
German mathematician (1911-1998)
When was Wolfgang Hahn born?
Wolfgang Hahn was born on 30 April 1911 in Potsdam.
When did Wolfgang Hahn die?
Wolfgang Hahn died on 10 January 1998 in Kassel.
What was Wolfgang Hahn's occupation?
Wolfgang Hahn was a mathematician, university teacher and dean.
What was Wolfgang Hahn known for?
Wolfgang Hahn was known for Hahn polynomials and Hahn–Exton q-Bessel function.
What nationality was Wolfgang Hahn?
Wolfgang Hahn was German.
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