Understanding the incomplete gamma function

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The discussion revolves around the evaluation of the lower bound incomplete gamma function using established relationships of the gamma function. It references the integral representation of the gamma function and questions whether the relation involving a constant factor can be applied to the incomplete gamma function. The poster seeks clarification on the legality of manipulating the equation to include a constant in the exponent. The key point is whether the factor of 1/u^x can be extracted without altering the validity of the integral. The inquiry highlights the complexities of applying these mathematical relationships correctly.
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I know that the gamma function (from 0 to infinity):
\int e-t tx-1 dt = \Gamma(x)

and that the relation exists...

\int e-ut tx-1 dt = 1/ux \Gamma(x)

Now for the lower bound incomplete gamma function... I see that from
http://people.math.sfu.ca/~cbm/aands/page_260.htm (equation 6.5.2):

I(s,x) = P(a,x) \Gamma(x) = \int e-t tx-1 dt (evaluated from 0 to x). Where the far left hand side is the result of the incomplete gamma function (lower bound).

Thus, my question/problem is can we use this relation (second equation) in the evaluation of the lower bound incomplete gamma function.

that:


1/ux I(s,x) = 1/ux P(a,x) \Gamma(x) = \int e-ut tx-1 d (evaluated from 0 to x)

Since we are just pulling out that factor of 1/u^x anyway. This correct? Can we use that relation this way?
 
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badtwistoffate said:
I know that the gamma function (from 0 to infinity):
\int e-t tx-1 dt = \Gamma(x)

and that the relation exists...

\int e-ut tx-1 dt = 1/ux \Gamma(x)

Now for the lower bound incomplete gamma function... I see that from
http://people.math.sfu.ca/~cbm/aands/page_260.htm (equation 6.5.2):

I(s,x) = P(a,x) \Gamma(x) = \int e-t tx-1 dt (evaluated from 0 to x). Where the far left hand side is the result of the incomplete gamma function (lower bound).

Thus, my question/problem is can we use this relation (second equation) in the evaluation of the lower bound incomplete gamma function.

that:1/ux I(s,x) = 1/ux P(a,x) \Gamma(x) = \int e-ut tx-1 d (evaluated from 0 to x)

Since we are just pulling out that factor of 1/u^x anyway. This correct? Can we use that relation this way?

Thus, instead of just a -t in the exponent, there is now a constant with it! So is this legal?
 

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