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A sequence of points

at which the difference assumes non-zero values of alternating signs. Here is a continuous function on the closed set and is an algebraic polynomial of degree not exceeding . In a similar manner the concept of points of alternation is introduced for polynomials in a Chebyshev system of functions (which satisfy the Haar condition). If, in this situation, all absolute values of are equal to

then the points are called Chebyshev points of alternation. Points of alternation play an important role in the theory of approximation of functions. E.g., the de la Vallée-Poussin theorem (the alternation theorem) and the Chebyshev criterion (cf. Chebyshev alternation) are formulated in terms of points of alternation. Points of alternation are also employed in constructing polynomials of best approximation.


Comments

A sequence of Chebyshev points of alternation is also called an alternating set [a1], Chapt. 1.

References

[a1] T.J. Rivlin, "An introduction to the approximation of functions" , Dover, reprint (1981)
[a2] M.W. Müller, "Approximationstheorie" , Akad. Verlagsgesellschaft (1978)
[a3] G.W. Meinardus, "Approximation von Funktionen und ihre numerische Behandlung" , Springer (1964)
[a4] E.W. Cheney, "Introduction to approximation theory" , Chelsea, reprint (1982) pp. 203ff
How to Cite This Entry:
Alternation, points of. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Alternation,_points_of&oldid=33400
This article was adapted from an original article by Yu.N. Subbotin (originator), which appeared in Encyclopedia of Mathematics - ISBN 1402006098. See original article