Computation of Hermite Polynomials

Abstract

Abstract. Projection methods are commonly used to approximate solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations. A basis of the subspace under consideration is needed to apply the projection method. This paper discusses methods of obtaining a basis for piecewise polynomial Hermite subspaces. A simple recursive procedure is derived for generating piecewise Hermite polynomials. These polynomials are then used to obtain approximate solutions of differential equations.