Matrix factorizations for the generalized Charlier and Meixner orthogonal polynomials

Abstract

The Cholesky factorization of the moment matrix is considered for the generalized Charlier and generalized Meixner discrete orthogonal polynomials. For the generalized Charlier, we present an alternative derivation of the Laguerre–Freud relations found by Smet and Van Assche. Third-order and second-order nonlinear ordinary differential equations are found for the recursion coefficient γn, that happen to be forms of the Painlevé deg-PV in disguise. New Laguerre–Freud relations are also found for the generalized Meixner case, which are compared with those of Smet and Van Assche.