Calculating Posterior distrib of gamma funct

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The discussion centers on calculating the posterior distribution of the Gamma function, specifically using the formula p(lambda|alpha,beta) = (beta^alpha)*lambda^(alpha-1)*(e^(-beta*lambda))/gamma(alpha). The user expresses difficulty with the integration required for this calculation and seeks clarification on the Gamma distribution. The conversation highlights the need for proper notation, suggesting the use of LaTeX for clarity in mathematical expressions.

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can u please help me out in calculating the posterior distib of the gamma function of form :

p(lambda/alpha,beta) = (beta^alpha)*lambda^(alpha-1)*(e^(-beta*lamda)))/gamma(a)

lambda>0 mean=alpha/beta mode = (alpha-1)/beta ;alpha>0

the integration seems really tuff which makes me feel tht I am going in the wrong direction.. can u guys help me out with this please...
 
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I have no idea what you mean by the distribution of the Gamma function. The Gamma function has a Dirac distribution (same as saying it is deterministic). If you mean the Gamma distribution (you equation kinda looks like it), you may want to read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamma_distribution
I would kindly ask that you use LaTex when writing equations or using simple constant/variables like a,b,c,d,e... I can't decipher the equation.
 

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