Fix Dupire local volatility formula implementation#10
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…ition The denominator was computing 1 - k*w'/w (a linear approximation) instead of the correct (1 - k*w'/(2w))^2 squared term from the Durrleman condition. This omitted the k^2*(w')^2/(4*w^2) cross-term, producing incorrect local volatility values. https://claude.ai/code/session_01ExtzDyMXtMSUSjghYLyy2C
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Summary
Corrected the implementation of Dupire's local volatility formula to properly use the Durrleman condition, which is the mathematically correct denominator for the formula.
Key Changes
1 - k*w'/w + w''/2 - (w')²/4 * (1/w + 1/4)(1 - k*w'/(2w))² - (w')²/4 * (1/w + 1/4) + w''/2Implementation Details
The key mathematical correction is in the denominator computation:
(1 - k*w'/(2w))²instead of1 - k*w'/ww'tow'/(2w)This ensures the local volatility calculation correctly implements Dupire's 1994 formula with the Durrleman condition.
https://claude.ai/code/session_01ExtzDyMXtMSUSjghYLyy2C