Polynomial and trigonometric splines

Abstract: Classes of simple polynomial and simple trigonometric splines given by Fourier series are considered. It is shown that the class of simple trigonometric splines includes the class of simple polynomial splines. For some parameter values, the polynomial splines coincide with the trigonometric ones; this allows to transfer to such trigonometric splines all the results obtained for polynomial splines. Thus, it was possible to combine two powerful theories - the theory of trigonometric Fourier series and the theory of simple polynomial splines. The above material is illustrated by numerous examples.