Chebyshev Polynomial Calculator (Tₙ, Uₙ)

Evaluate Chebyshev polynomials of the first and second kind, list their coefficients and roots.

Results

Tₙ(x)—
Uₙ(x)—
Tₙ coefficients (x⁰ … xⁿ)—
Roots of Tₙ—

How to use the Chebyshev Polynomial Calculator

  1. Enter or select: Degree n, Argument x.
  2. The results (Tₙ(x), Uₙ(x), Tₙ coefficients (x⁰ … xⁿ), Roots of Tₙ) are calculated instantly as you type.
  3. Use “Copy link” to share the calculation with the same input values.

Formula

  • T₀=1, T₁=x, Tₙ₊₁ = 2x·Tₙ − Tₙ₋₁
  • Tₙ(cos θ) = cos(nθ)
  • Roots: cos((2k−1)π/2n)
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About this tool

Chebyshev polynomials are the basis of equiripple filters and Dolph–Chebyshev antenna arrays.