Calculation of a Class of Confluent Hypergeometric Equation and Analysis of its Roles in Option Pricing Models

Abstract

The confluent hypergeometric equation is one of the most important differential equations in physics, chemistry, finance and many more. This work deals with the power series solution of a class of confluent hypergeometric equation with α, a real constant and z, an independent variable. The confluent hypergeometric function of the first kind M(α,α+2,z) is derived together with the second power series solution, M ̃(α,α+2,z). The analysis of the roles of the derived function in option pricing models are given.