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LucasL
LucasL
[
n
]
gives the Lucas number
.
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Mathematical function, suitable for both symbolic and numerical manipulation.
The
satisfy the recurrence relation
with
,
.
For any complex value of
n
the
are given by the general formula
, where
is the golden ratio.
LucasL
automatically threads over lists.
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Basic Examples
(1)
Compute Lucas numbers:
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Scope
(7)
Applications
(4)
Properties & Relations
(4)
Possible Issues
(2)
Neat Examples
(2)
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Fibonacci
GoldenRatio
RSolve
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Combinatorial Functions
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Integer Functions
Recurrence and Sum Functions
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.
satisfy the recurrence relation 
with 
, 
.
are given by the general formula 
, where 
is the golden ratio.
EXAMPLES
Basic Examples 
Scope 