The gamma function via interpolation

DOI10.1007/s11075-021-01204-8zbMath1491.65021arXiv2104.00697OpenAlexW3204357867MaRDI QIDQ2138402

Matthew F. Causley

Publication date: 11 May 2022

Published in: Numerical Algorithms (Search for Journal in Brave)

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2104.00697

zbMATH Keywords

interpolationgamma functionStirling seriesLanczos approximationSpouge approximation

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Gamma, beta and polygamma functions (33B15) Computation of special functions and constants, construction of tables (65D20)

Uses Software

• Algorithm 814
• RKToolbox
• AAA

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