A generating function is a formal power series whose coefficients correspond to the terms of a sequence, used as a tool for encoding information about that sequence. In the context of classical and quantum mechanics, generating functions are particularly useful in transforming the Hamiltonian equations into a more manageable form, allowing for the derivation of solutions to the Hamilton-Jacobi equation and the formulation of complete integrals.
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