Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences

3rd Edition

ISBN: 9780471198260

Author: Mary L. Boas

Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated

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Chapter 11.9, Problem 3P

Prove that erf ( x ) is an odd function of x . Hint: Put t = − s in (9.1).

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Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences

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