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Bernstein Polynomial

The Polynomials defined by

\begin{displaymath}
B_{i,n}(t)={n\choose i}t^i (1-t)^{n-i},
\end{displaymath}

where ${n\choose k}$ is a Binomial Coefficient. The Bernstein polynomials of degree $n$ form a basis for the Power Polynomials of degree $n$.

See also Bézier Curve




© 1996-9 Eric W. Weisstein
1999-05-26