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ProductLog
ProductLog
[
z
]
gives the principal solution for
w
in
.
ProductLog
[
k
,
z
]
gives the
k
solution.
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Mathematical function, suitable for both symbolic and numerical manipulation.
The solutions are ordered according to their imaginary parts.
For
,
ProductLog
[
z
]
is real.
ProductLog
[
z
]
satisfies the differential equation
.
For certain special arguments,
ProductLog
automatically evaluates to exact values.
ProductLog
can be evaluated to arbitrary numerical precision.
ProductLog
automatically threads over lists.
ProductLog
[
z
]
has a branch cut discontinuity in the complex
z
plane running from
to
.
ProductLog
[
k
,
z
]
for integer
has a branch cut discontinuity from
to 0.
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Scope
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(3)
Applications
(9)
Properties & Relations
(5)
Possible Issues
(1)
Neat Examples
(2)
SEE ALSO
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Exp
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