Asymptotic Expansion of Solutions of the 2nd Order Difference Equations in an Unbounded Domain

Abstract

Difference equations play a crucial role in a wide array of mathematical and physical tasks. In this article, we focus on the analysis of a second order linear homogeneous difference equation with smooth coefficients via WKB method. It is well-known that such equations exhibit two WKB solutions in a segment devoid of turning and singular points. We establish a theorem demonstrating the existence of these solutions in an unbounded domain under certain conditions regarding the smoothness and growth behavior of the coefficients at infinity. Furthermore, using this theorem, we derive the asymptotic expansion of Laguerre polynomials for large orders and values, yielding estimates that align with existing results.