Euler's gamma function

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mathematical_concept
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:gamma_function
gptkbp:definedIn Γ(z) = ∫₀^∞ t^{z-1} e^{-t} dt
gptkbp:domain complex numbers except non-positive integers
gptkbp:firstPublished 1729
gptkbp:generalizes factorial function
gptkbp:hasEquation Γ(z+1) = zΓ(z)
gptkbp:hasPolesAt non-positive integers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Euler's gamma function
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Leonhard_Euler
gptkbp:isAnalyticExceptAt non-positive integers
gptkbp:isMeromorphic true
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:digamma_function
gptkb:Riemann_zeta_function
beta function
gptkbp:satisfies Γ(n) = (n-1)!
gptkbp:symbol Γ(z)
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:probability_theory
complex analysis
number theory
physics
statistics
gptkbp:valueAt Γ(1) = 1
Γ(1/2) = √π
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:gamma_function
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6