Rodrigues' formula

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Rodrigues formula by Codex 0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-10-03
A Rodrigues formula constructs an orthogonal polynomial by differentiating a weight multiplied by a power. For generalized Laguerre polynomials,
Rodrigues' formula is a mathematical expression used to compute powers of rotation matrices in three-dimensional space and to describe the rotation of vectors. It connects the angle of rotation, the axis of rotation, and the vector being rotated.

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