Journal of Integer Sequences, Vol. 21 (2018), Article 18.1.5

Classical and Semi-Classical Orthogonal Polynomials Defined by Riordan Arrays, and Their Moment Sequences


Paul Barry and Arnauld Mesinga Mwafise
School of Science
Waterford Institute of Technology
Ireland

Abstract:

We study the orthogonal polynomials of classical and semi-classical types that can be defined by ordinary and exponential Riordan arrays. We identify their moment sequences, giving their integral representations and Hankel transforms. For a special class of classical orthogonal polynomials defined by Riordan arrays, we identify a complementary family of orthogonal polynomials defined by reversion of moment sequences. Special product sequences arise and their generating functions are calculated.


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(Concerned with sequences A000045 A000108 A000984 A001045 A001147 A049027 A059304 A081696 A098614 A200375.)


Received January 18 2017; revised versions received December 29 2017; December 30 2017. Published in Journal of Integer Sequences, January 21 2018.


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