Editing Operators (section)

== Special Functions ==
* Gamma Function (Γ)
** Generalization of the factorial function to complex numbers.
*** Analyzing divergent series, statistical distributions.

* Beta Function (B)
** Function defined by an integral.
*** Statistical distributions, probability density functions.

* Riemann Zeta Function (ζ)
** Analytic function that generalizes the sum of the infinite series.
*** Analyzing prime numbers, number theory.

* Bessel Functions (J, Y, I, K)
** Solutions to Bessel's differential equation.
*** Modeling oscillations, heat conduction.

* Legendre Polynomials (P)
** Orthogonal polynomials that arise in the solution of Laplace's equation.
*** Quantum mechanics, celestial mechanics.

* Hermite Polynomials (H)
** Orthogonal polynomials that arise in the solution of the quantum harmonic oscillator.
*** Quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics.

* Laguerre Polynomials (L)
** Orthogonal polynomials that arise in the solution of the quantum hydrogen atom.
*** Quantum mechanics, atomic physics.