Wynn's epsilon algorithm
Builds on SequenceShanks transformation
Definition
Let be a sequence of real or complex numbers. Wynn's epsilon algorithm defines numbers for and by as long as no denominator is . The even entries are the values of the Shanks transformation: . The odd entries are auxiliary quantities.
Remarks
Check for : , where , and which equals . Example: for , , one gets , and . Non-example: for a constant sequence already is undefined; in practice the algorithm stops when two neighbouring entries agree.
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- Partial sum definition
- Alternating multilinear map definition
- Determinant definition
- Series acceleration definition
- Shanks transformation definition
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| Tag | QZKW59K1HH |
|---|---|
| URI | m2://QZKW59K1HH |
| Kind | definition |
| Writing | W0 stub |
| MSC | 65B05, 65B10, 40A25 |
| Defines | Wynn's epsilon algorithm |
| Uses | Sequence, Shanks transformation |
| Changed | 2 November 2026 |
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