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| − | The | + | The elliptic $K$ function (also known as the complete elliptic integral of the first kind) is defined by |
| − | $$ | + | $$K(m)=\displaystyle\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \dfrac{1}{\sqrt{1-m\sin^2 \theta}} \mathrm{d}\theta.$$ |
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| + | [[K(m)=(pi/2)2F1(1/2,1/2;1;m)]]<br /> | ||
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| − | + | * {{BookReference|Handbook of mathematical functions|1964|Milton Abramowitz|author2=Irene A. Stegun|prev=findme|next=findme}}: $17.3.1$ | |
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Latest revision as of 04:48, 21 December 2017
The elliptic $K$ function (also known as the complete elliptic integral of the first kind) is defined by $$K(m)=\displaystyle\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \dfrac{1}{\sqrt{1-m\sin^2 \theta}} \mathrm{d}\theta.$$
Graph of $K$.
Domain coloring of $K$.
Properties
See Also
Elliptic E
Incomplete Elliptic K
References
- 1964: Milton Abramowitz and Irene A. Stegun: Handbook of mathematical functions ... (previous) ... (next): $17.3.1$
