Asymptotic expressions for Clebsch–Gordan coefficients are derived from an exact integral representation. Both the classically allowed and forbidden regions are analyzed. Higher-order approximations are calculated. These give, for example, six digit accuracy when the quantum numbers are in the hundreds.
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Clebsch-Gordan coefficients
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