A First Order $q$-Difference System for the $BC_1$-Type Jackson Integral and Its Applications

Abstract

We present an explicit expression for the $q$-difference system, which the $BC_1$-type Jackson integral ($q$-series) satisfies, as first order simultaneous $q$-difference equations with a concrete basis. As an application, we give a simple proof for the hypergeometric summation formula introduced by Gustafson and the product formula of the $q$-integral introduced by Nassrallah-Rahman and Gustafson.