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#1 2012-12-04 05:35:38
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Gamma function question
Hi, I'm confused about how to find the value of this specific problem. The answer is supposed to be (1/2) * sqrt(pi), but how?
If gamma(1/2) is = sqrt(pi), what is gamma(3/2)?
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#2 2012-12-04 06:42:17
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Re: Gamma function question
Do you remember the identity Gamma(n+1)=n*Gamma(n)?
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#3 2012-12-04 09:47:56
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Re: Gamma function question
Sorry, I don't recall.
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#4 2012-12-04 10:27:29
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Re: Gamma function question
Hi
Look at this:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamma_func … definition
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