Closed Form for Complex Gamma Function

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The discussion centers on finding a closed form expression for the complex gamma function, specifically ##\Gamma(\frac{1}{2}+ib)## where ##b## is a real number. A reference to a MathOverflow post is provided, which discusses the Riemann-Siegel function in relation to the gamma function. Participants suggest additional resources, including Wikipedia and Khan Academy, for further exploration of this topic. The integral representation of the gamma function, $$\Gamma (x)=\int_0^{\infty}t^{x-1}e^{-t}dt$$, is also highlighted as a foundational concept.

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Hi, @thatboi, Wikipedia could be worth browsing?. Personally, Stack Exchange is too...Complex :smile:,for me.
Some other suggestions: Khan Academy. You've found the solution. This is the path:

$$\Gamma (x)=\int_0^{\infty}t^{x-1}e^{-t}dt$$

PF, please check the LaTeX.

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