Solution of the Generalized Abel Integral Equation by Using Almost Bernstein Operational Matrix

Sandeep Dixit, Rajesh K. Pandey, Sunil Kumar, Om P. Singh

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DOI: 10.4236/ajcm.2011.14026                

Abstract

A direct almost Bernstein operational matrix of integration is used to propose a stable algorithm for numerical inversion of the generalized Abel integral equation. The applicability of the earlier proposed methods was restricted to the numerical inversion of a part of the generalized Abel integral equation. The method is quite accurate and stable as illustrated by applying it to intensity data with and without random noise to invert and compare it with the known analytical inverse. Thus it is a good method for applying to experimental intensities distorted by noise.

Keywords

Abel Inversion, Bernstein Polynomials, Almost Bernstein Operational Matrix Of Integration, Noise Resistance

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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