Evolution of Structure Functions with Jacobi Polynomial: Convergence and Reliability

Abstract

The Jacobi polynomial has been advocated by many authors as a useful tool to evolve non-singlet structure functions to higher $Q^2$. In this work, it is found that the convergence of the polynomial sum is not absolute, as there is always a small fluctuation present. Moreover, the convergence breaks down completely for large $N$.

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