Special functions and orthogonal polynomials in particular have been around for centuries. Can you imagine mathematics without trigonometric functions, the exponential function or polynomials? The present set of lecture notes contains seven chapters about the current state of orthogonal polynomials and special functions and gives a view on open problems and future directions.
Special functions and orthogonal polynomials in particular have been around for centuries. Can you imagine mathematics without trigonometric functi...