Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences, cilt.37, sa.9, ss.1303-1717, 2014 (SCI-Expanded)
Three numerical techniques based on cubic Hermite spline functions are presented for the solution of Lane-Emden equation. Some properties of Hermite splines are presented and are utilized to reduce the solution of Lane-Emden equation to the solution of algebraic equations. Illustrative examples are included to demonstrate the validity and applicability of these techniques. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.