BESSELJ

Returns the Bessel function.

If this function is not available, and returns the #NAME? error, install and load the Analysis ToolPak add-in.

ShowHow?

  1. On the Tools menu, click Add-Ins.
  2. In the Add-Ins available list, select the Analysis ToolPak box, and then click OK.
  3. If necessary, follow the instructions in the setup program.

Syntax

BESSELJ(x,n)

X     is the value at which to evaluate the function.

N     is the order of the Bessel function. If n is not an integer, it is truncated.

Remarks

  • If x is nonnumeric, BESSELJ returns the #VALUE! error value.
  • If n is nonnumeric, BESSELJ returns the #VALUE! error value.
  • If n < 0, BESSELJ returns the #NUM! error value.
  • The n-th order Bessel function of the variable x is:

Equation

where:

Equation

is the Gamma function.

Example

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  1. Create a blank workbook or worksheet.
  2. Select the example in the Help topic.

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Selecting an example from Help

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  2. In the worksheet, select cell A1, and press CTRL+V.
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Formula Description (Result)
=BESSELJ(1.9, 2) Bessel function at 1.9 with an order of 2 (0.329926)
 
 
Applies to:
Excel 2003