Mathematical Functions problem

[MC363A]

Can anyone explain to me, in as simple a way as possible, what the math functoin "gamma(x)" does. I am very curious, and would appriciate any help that can be given.

[matt grime]

It is a function defined on the complex numbers that satisfies \Gamma(n)=(n-1)! for integer n and is treated as a generalization of factorials. It has, for certain arguments, got a nice expression as a integral; it satisifes certain functional equations; there are poles at the negative integers; lots more information can be found at
http://mathworld.wolfram.com/GammaFunction.html

[MC363A]

Thank you for the information, matt grime, it was very helpful. I hope that maby I can help you in the future.