Beta

The beta function $B$ (note: $B$ is capital $\beta$ in Greek) is defined by the following formula for $\mathrm{Re}(x)>0$ and $\mathrm{Re}(y)>0$: $$B(x,y)=\displaystyle\int_0^1 t^{x-1}(1-t)^{y-1} \mathrm{d}t.$$

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Properties

Partial derivative of beta function
Beta in terms of gamma
Beta in terms of sine and cosine
Beta as improper integral
Beta is symmetric
B(x,y)=integral (t^(x-1)+t^(y-1))(1+t)^(-x-y) dt
B(x,y+1)=(y/x)B(x+1,y)

Videos

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References

• 1953: Harry Bateman: Higher Transcendental Functions Volume I ... (previous) ... (next): $\S 1.5 (1)$
• 1964: Milton Abramowitz and Irene A. Stegun: Handbook of mathematical functions ... (previous) ... (next): $6.2.1$