Any good books on gamma functions

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The discussion centers on finding good textbooks for understanding gamma functions and evaluating complex integrals like ∫e^x^3 dx and ∫sin(x^2) dx. Recommended resources include Abramowitz & Stegun's "Handbook of Mathematical Functions," which has been a standard reference for years, and the more recent NIST "Handbook of Mathematical Functions." Additionally, Gradshteyn & Ryzhik's "Table of Integrals, Series, and Products" is highlighted as a comprehensive reference for various integrals, commonly found in college libraries. These texts are valuable for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of gamma functions and related mathematical concepts.
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Are there any good textbooks for gamma functions? Explaining them?
Because I need to evaluate stuff like ∫e^x^3 dx or ∫sin(x^2) dx
 
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Mathmanman said:
Are there any good textbooks for gamma functions? Explaining them?
Because I need to evaluate stuff like ∫e^x^3 dx or ∫sin(x^2) dx

Abramowitz & Stegun's "Handbook of Mathematical Functions" was the standard reference for a number of years:

http://people.math.sfu.ca/~cbm/aands/

For people who are interested in a more recent reference, there is the NIST "Handbook of Mathematical Functions"

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521140633/?tag=pfamazon01-20

I'm sure if you search the web, you'll probably run across a copy of the latter work somewhere.

For a rather extensive reference on integrals of various functions, Gradshteyn & Ryzhik's "Table of Integrals, Series, and Products" is very handy to have. It should be available in most college libraries.
 
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