gamma function

ˈɡæmə ˈfʌŋkʃən

Definition

Definition of gamma function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematics

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function extending factorial to complex numbers

TECH.

The gamma function is crucial in complex analysis.

integral definition

TECH.

function defined by an integral for real x > 0

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The gamma function is defined by Γ(x) = ∫0∞tx-1e-tdt.

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Expressions with gamma

gamma-hydroxybutyrate

drug that can make people sleepy

Some people use gamma-hydroxybutyrate to help them sleep.

gamma curve

graph showing brightness levels in images

The gamma curve helps adjust the image contrast.

gamma decay

radioactive decay emitting gamma rays

Gamma decay occurs when the nucleus of an atom releases energy.

gamma distribution

family of continuous probability distributions with two parameters

The gamma distribution is used in queuing models.

gamma radiation

very energetic electromagnetic waves from radioactive materials or cosmic sources

Gamma radiation can penetrate thick walls.

gamma ray

very high energy electromagnetic radiation from radioactivity

Gamma rays are used in cancer treatment.

Expressions with function

function like clockwork

run smoothly, predictably, without problems

With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.

simple function

task or operation that is easy to perform

Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.

function room

room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings

They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.

social function

gathering for social purposes

The company hosted a social function for its employees.

vital function

critical role or task in a system

The manager performs a vital function in the company.

bodily function

natural process of a living body

Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption..

work function

social event organized by an employer for employees

The annual work function was held at a fancy restaurant.

judicial function

role of deciding disputes and interpreting law carried out by courts

The constitution separates the judicial function from legislative and executive powers.

switching function

process of changing from one state or condition to another

The system's switching function was activated during the power outage..

staff function

social event organized for company employees

The annual dinner is a popular staff function.

Examples of gamma function in a sentence

The gamma function helps in calculating probabilities in quantum physics.
Mathematicians study the gamma function for complex analysis.
The gamma function extends the factorial to real numbers.

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French:fonction gamma, ...
German:Gammafunktion, ...
Italian:funzione gamma, ...
Spanish:función gamma, ...
Portuguese:função gama, ...
Chinese:伽玛函数, 伽马函数, ...
Japanese:ガンマ関数, Γ関数, ...
Arabic:دالَّة غاما, ...
Hebrew:פוּנְקְצִיַּת גַּמָּא, פונקציית גַּמָּא, ...
Russian:гамма-функция, ...
Ukrainian:гамма-функція, ...
Hindi:गामा फलन, ...
Bengali:গামা ফাংশন, ...
Catalan:funció gamma, ...
Czech:gama funkce, ...
Danish:gammafunktion, integralfunktion, ...
Dutch:gammafunctie, ...
Greek:συνάρτηση γάμμα, γάμμα συνάρτηση, ...
Hungarian:gamma-függvény, ...
Khmer:អនុគមន៍ហ្គាម៉ា, ...
Korean:감마 함수, Γ 함수, ...
Persian:تابع گاما, گاما فانکشن, ...
Polish:funkcja gamma, ...
Portuguese (BR):função gama, ...
Romanian:funcție gamma, funcție de tip gamma, ...
Swedish:gammafunktion, ...
Thai:ฟังก์ชันแกมมา, ฟังก์ชันแกมม่า, ...
Turkish:gamma fonksiyonu, ...
Vietnamese:hàm gamma, hàm tích phân gamma, ...

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