Three-parameter logarithm and entropy (Q2220232)

Summary: A three-parameter logarithmic function is derived using the notion of \(q\)-analogue and ansatz technique. The derived three-parameter logarithm is shown to be a generalization of the two-parameter logarithmic function of \textit{V. Schwämmle} and \textit{C. Tsallis} [J. Math. Phys. 48, No. 11, 113301, 7 p. (2007; Zbl 1152.81603)] as the latter is the limiting function of the former as the added parameter goes to 1. The inverse of the three-parameter logarithm and other important properties are also proved. A three-parameter entropic function is then defined and is shown to be analytic and hence Lesche-stable, concave, and convex in some ranges of the parameters.