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Table-based tests for Bessel function software

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A test procedure is developed for software which evaluates the Bessel functionsJ 0,J 1,Y 0,Y 1. The tests are highly accurate and are applied to various available codes. Results are presented on the performance of the codes.

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  1. Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Paisley, High Street, PA1 2BE, Paisley, Scotland

    Allan J. Macleod

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Macleod, A.J. Table-based tests for Bessel function software. Adv Comput Math 2, 251–260 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02521111

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