DLMF (NIST Digital Library of Mathematical Functions)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

DLMF (NIST Digital Library of Mathematical Functions) provides a comprehensive, organized digital reference for mathematical functions, including Foreword, Preface, Mathematical Introduction and 36 function-focused chapters, plus index, notations, and companion materials.

Target Customer

Researchers, students, and educators in mathematics and related disciplines (best estimate).

Key Differentiator

Official, continuously updated digital library maintained by NIST, with versioned releases (e.g., Version 1.2.4 released 2025-03-15) and a companion to the NIST Handbook of Mathematical Functions.

Implementation Timeline

Immediate online access with value realized upon use; versioned updates provide ongoing improvements.

Pain Points

1Need authoritative, centralized reference for mathematical functions and properties.
2Require up-to-date content with versioned releases to track updates.
3Desire integrated resources (indexes, notations, figures, tables) and related materials (Software Errata, Companion to the NIST Handbook).

Key Features

1Structured catalog of topics from Algebraic and Analytic Methods to Coalescing Saddles and related functions.
2Index, Notations, List of Figures, List of Tables for easy navigation.
3Versioned updates with release dates (e.g., Version 1.2.4; Release date 2025-03-15).
4Companion resources including Companion to the NIST Handbook of Mathematical Functions and Software Errata.
5Online access with Help pages and search capabilities.

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Professor
2Research Director
3Librarian/Acquisitions
4CTO
5Senior Scientist

Client Results

1Access to authoritative mathematical function references and properties.
2Up-to-date content via versioned updates and release notes.
3Enhanced research efficiency through organized chapters and navigational aids.

Competitive Advantages

1Authoritative source maintained by NIST.
2Regular, versioned updates with release dates.
3Extensive coverage across many families of special functions and related topics.
4Integrated resources (index, notations, figures, tables) and companion materials.

Key Benefits

1Authoritative reference for mathematical functions

2Regular updates and versioning

3Structured, navigable content with supporting materials

4Integration with the NIST Handbook through a companion resource

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A digital library of mathematical functions organized into topic chapters, with supporting materials such as indexes, notations, lists of figures and tables, Software Errata, and a companion to the NIST Handbook of Mathematical Functions.

Target Market

Researchers, students, educators, and professionals in mathematics and related sciences.

Unique Value Proposition

Official, comprehensive, versioned digital reference of mathematical functions curated by NIST, with integrated companion resources linking to the NIST Handbook.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in the content.

Pricing Model

Not specified in the content.

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