On the definition of the Euler gamma function

DOI10.4171/LEM/1023zbMATH Open1504.33001arXiv2001.04445OpenAlexW2999930787MaRDI QIDQ2154805FDOQ2154805

Authors: Ricardo Pérez-Marco 

Publication date: 15 July 2022

Published in: L'Enseignement Mathématique. 2e Série (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: We present a new definition of Euler Gamma function. From the complex analysis and transalgebraic viewpoint, it is a natural characterization in the space of finite order meromorphic functions. We show how the classical theory and formulas develop naturally, and we discuss the relation with other definitions. We show in a companion article, that this definition generalizes to higher gamma functions and provides an unifying framework for their definition which is more natural than the usual Bohr-Mollerup or Lerch approaches.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2001.04445

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zbMATH Keywords

meromorphic functioninfinite productentire functionEuler gamma function

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Special classes of entire functions of one complex variable and growth estimates (30D15) Meromorphic functions of one complex variable (general theory) (30D30) Representations of entire functions of one complex variable by series and integrals (30D10) Gamma, beta and polygamma functions (33B15) Multiplicative and other generalized difference equations (39A20)

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