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Computation of One-sided Probability Density Functions from their Cumulants

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Explicit formulas for the calculation of a one-sided probability density function from its cumulants are obtained and discussed.

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  1. Centro de Química-Física Molecular, Instituto Superior Técnico, 1049-001, Lisboa, Portugal

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Berberan-Santos, M.N. Computation of One-sided Probability Density Functions from their Cumulants. J Math Chem 41, 71–77 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10910-006-9069-x

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