On a Connection Problem for the Generalized Hypergeometric Equation

Abstract

We study a connection problem between the fundamental systems of solutions at singular points $0$ and $1$ for the generalized hypergeometric equation which is satisfied by the generalized hypergeometric series ${}_n{F}_{n-1}$. In general, the local solution space around $x=1$ consists of one dimensional singular solution space and $n-1$ dimensional holomorphic solution space. Therefore in the case of $n\ge 3$, the expression of connection matrix depends on the choice of the fundamental system of solutions at $x=1$. On the connection problem for ordinary differential equations, Schäfke and Schmidt (LNM 810, Springer, 1980) gave an impressive idea which focuses on the series expansion of fundamental system of solutions. We apply their idea to solve the connection problem for the generalized hypergeometric equation and derive the connection matrix.

16 pages