Abstract
The problem of modified moments is studied. Let (Pn(x))∞n=0 be an orthogonal polynomial sequence. Given a sequence (dn)∞n=0 of real numbers, does there exist a bounded nondecreasing function with infinitely many points of increase such that for every n ∈ N0, dn = ∫∞-∞ Pn(x) dμ(x)? Is there any information about the support of μ? A necessary and sufficient condition for the existence of such a function v is given in terms of the positivity of certain determinants. For certain (Pn(x))∞n=0 a description of the support of v is established.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 360-362 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society |
Volume | 90 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1984 |
Keywords
- Moment problems
- Orthogonal polynomials