On rational approximation of algebraic functions

On Rational Approximation of Algebraic Functions

We construct a new scheme of approximation of any multivalued algebraic function f(z) by a sequence {rn(z)}n∈N of rational functions. The latter sequence is generated by a recurrence relation which is completely determined by the algebraic equation satisfied by f(z). Compared to the usual Padé approximation our scheme has a number of advantages, such as simple computational procedures that allo...

Approximation by Rational Functions

Approximation by Rational Functions

Making use of the Hardy-Littlewood maximal function, we give a new proof of the following theorem of Pekarski: If f' is in L log L on a finite interval, then f can be approximated in the uniform norm by rational functions of degree n to an error 0(1/n) on that interval. It is well known that approximation by rational functions of degree n can produce a dramatically smaller error than that for p...

A Note on Approximation by Rational Functions

The theory of the approximation by rational functions on point sets E of the js-plane (z = x+iy) has been summarized by J. L. Walsh who himself has proved a great number of important theorems some of which are fundamental. The results concern both the case when E is bounded and when E extends to infinity. In the present note a Z^-theory (0<p< oo) will be given for the following point sets exten...

Rational quadratic approximation to real algebraic curves

An algorithm is proposed to give a global approximation of an implicit real plane algebraic curve with rational quadratic B-spline curves. The algorithm consists of four steps: topology determination, curve segmentation, segment approximation and curve tracing. Due to the detailed geometric analysis, high accuracy of approximation may be achieved with a small number of quadratic segments. The f...