Gamma Function

From: Mike (mike_at_mike.com)
Date: 02/28/05

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Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 02:08:54 -0000

Hi,

I'm having trouble understanding the gamma function. Is it the same as a
factorial, but for complex numbers? Could someone give me an example of
it's use?

I understand that a factorial works like this:

5! = 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1

What would be the result of the following:

Gamma(2+3i) =

I have found various websites detailing the gamma function, but the maths is
it bit beyond me.

Thanks for any help,

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