A Generalized Bairstow Algorithm The Bairstow algorithm is generalized to the case of a polynomial which is itself a linear combination of polynomials satisfying a three-term recursion. Convergence properties of the method are derived. CACM June, 1967 Golub, G. H. Robertson, T. N. CA670606 JB February 28, 1978 9:21 AM 1586 5 1586 1586 5 1586 1586 5 1586