An extension of the incomplete beta function for negative integers (Q2473952): Difference between revisions

The incomplete beta function \(B_x(a,b)=\int_0^x t^{a-1}(1-t)^{b-1}dt\) is defined for \(a,b>0\) and \(0<x<1\), and its definition can be extended to negative non-integer values of \(a\) and \(b\), too. In the paper under review, using the concept of neutrix limit due to \textit{J. G. van der Corput} [J. Anal. Math. 7, 281--398 (1960; Zbl 0097.10503)], the authors define \(B_x(a,b)\) for negative values of \(a\) and \(b\), and they prove existence of the partial derivatives \(\frac{\partial^{m+n}}{\partial a^m\partial b^n}B_x(a,b)\) for \(m,n=0,1,2,\dots\) and all \(a\) and \(b\).