Multiple orthogonal polynomials


In mathematics, the multiple orthogonal polynomials are orthogonal polynomials in one variable that are orthogonal with respect to a finite family of measures. The polynomials are divided into two classes named type 1 and type 2.
In the literature, MOPs are also called -orthogonal polynomials, Hermite-Padé polynomials or polyorthogonal polynomials. MOPs should not be confused with multivariate orthogonal polynomials.

Multiple orthogonal polynomials

Consider a multiindex and positive measures over the reals. As usual.

MOP of type 1

Polynomials for are of type 1 if the -th polynomial has at most degree such that
and

Explanation

This defines a system of equations for the coefficients of the polynomials.

MOP of type 2

A monic polynomial is of type 2 if it has degree such that

Explanation

If we write out, we get the following definition

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