Leonard C. Maximon Created 2026-10-14 Updated 2026-11-05
Leonard C. Maximon developed mathematical tools for quantum electrodynamics and contributed to the NIST Digital Library of Mathematical Functions. His authored chapter on angular-momentum symbols organizes the coefficients needed to combine and recouple quantum angular momenta. These coefficients connect alternative coupled bases, so their identities and numerical evaluation matter in spectroscopy and scattering calculations. He also coauthored the library's treatment of Bessel functions, linking reusable special functions with physical applications.[ref]
NIST Digital Library of Mathematical Functions. Author profile; chapters 10 and 34, including chapter 34 author credit and definitions of coupling symbols
Homepage: dlmf.nist.gov/about/bio/LCMaximon
Portrait of Leonard C. Maximon
. Photograph identified on the NIST DLMF profile.