An approximation of the gamma function (Q912255)
From MaRDI portal
scientific article
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | An approximation of the gamma function |
scientific article |
Statements
An approximation of the gamma function (English)
0 references
1990
0 references
A very good approximation of the gamma function is found. This approximation comes from a trapezoidal rule. The error of the approximation is estimated through a Fourier expansion. All completely monotone solutions of the functional equation \(\phi (ax)=b\phi (x)\) are described. Why any completely monotone solution is close to a power of x is explained with that approximation of the gamma function.
0 references
gamma function
0 references
trapezoidal rule
0 references
0 references
