Exponential integral E

The exponential integral functions $E_n$ are defined for $\left|\mathrm{arg \hspace{2pt}}z\right|<\pi$ and $n=1,2,3,\ldots$ by $$E_n(z)=\displaystyle\int_1^{\infty} \dfrac{e^{-zt}}{t^n} \mathrm{d}t.$$

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  Graph of $\mathrm{E}_1$.

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  Graph of $\mathrm{E}_2$.

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  Graph of $\mathrm{E}_3$.

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  Domain coloring of $\mathrm{E}_1$.

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  Domain coloring of $\mathrm{E}_2$.

Properties

Relationship between the exponential integral and upper incomplete gamma function
Symmetry relation of exponential integral E
Recurrence relation of exponential integral E

Videos

Laplace transform of exponential integral (2 January 2015)

See Also

Exponential integral Ei

References

• 1964: Milton Abramowitz and Irene A. Stegun: Handbook of mathematical functions ... (previous) ... (next): $5.1.1$
• 1964: Milton Abramowitz and Irene A. Stegun: Handbook of mathematical functions ... (previous) ... (next): $5.1.4$

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Exp integral $E_n$

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