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Extension of superfactorials to the complex numbers

In mathematics, the Barnes G-function is a function that is an extension of superfactorials to the complex numbers. It is related to the gamma function, the K-function and the Glaisher–Kinkelin constant, and was named after mathematician Ernest William Barnes. It can be written in terms of the double gamma function. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Barnes G-functionA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Further Geometric Properties of the Barnes–Mittag-Leffler FunctionInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Bulletin of the United States Army Medical DepartmentThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Uniform asymptotic expansions for the Barnes double gamma functionCited 20 times
  5. Go sideways: Multiplication theoremA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Q-gamma functionA closely related topic

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