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Stable root evaluation for inverse Gaussian sampling (x−​=1+t+t(t+2)​μ​)

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With t=μY/(2λ), the lower root is μ/(1+t+t(t+2)​) and the upper root is μ2/x−​. Rationalizing the lower-root formula avoids subtracting nearly equal large numbers when Y is large.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2012 / iii / Paper 38 / 3 / ii / Solution

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