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Zhen-Hang Yang^1,2, Jing-Feng Tian¹

¹1College of Science and Technology, North China Electric Power University, Baoding, P.R. China.

Journal of Inequalities and Applications

|March 16, 2018

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This study introduces a highly accurate approximation for the gamma function, demonstrating its strictly decreasing and convex properties. This mathematical advancement offers a refined tool for complex calculations in various scientific fields.

Keywords:

Approximation Convexity Gamma function Monotonicity

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Area of Science:

Mathematics
Mathematical Analysis

Background:

The gamma function is a fundamental concept in mathematics, crucial for various scientific and engineering applications.
Accurate approximations of the gamma function are essential for computational efficiency and precision.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel and highly accurate approximation for the gamma function.
To rigorously analyze the properties of the proposed approximation, specifically its monotonicity and convexity.

Main Methods:

Derivation of a new approximation formula for the gamma function.
Mathematical proof of the strictly decreasing and convex nature of the approximation function over a specified domain.

Main Results:

A new approximation for the gamma function is presented: [Formula: see text] as [Formula: see text].
The function [Formula: see text] is proven to be strictly decreasing and convex on the interval [Formula: see text].

Conclusions:

The proposed approximation offers a significant improvement in accuracy for the gamma function.
The established properties of the approximation ensure its reliability for advanced mathematical and scientific computations.