A Simplification of Lentz's Algorithm
The Lentz algorithm is a method of computing the continued fraction representation of functions. It was originally developed to calculate spherical Bessel functions in Mie scattering calculations. A simplification of the algorithm improvement is presented for the case in which a given term is exactly zero. A FORTRAN IV program is presented which calculates three test cases correctly when the numerator or denominator terms are exactly zero. (Author)
Print Book, English, AUG 1982
Defense Technical Information Center, Ft. Belvoir, AUG 1982