NAME

gamma − log gamma function

SYNOPSIS

#include <math.h>

double gamma(x)
double x;

DESCRIPTION

Gamma returns ln |Γ(|x|)|. The sign of Γ(|x|) is returned in the external integer signgam. The following C program might be used to calculate Γ:

y = gamma(x);
#ifdef vax
if (y > 88.0)
#endif
#ifdef sun
if (y > 706.0)
#endif
error();
y = exp(y);
if(signgam)
y = −y;

DIAGNOSTICS

A huge value is returned for negative integer arguments. 

BUGS

There should be a positive indication of error. 

Sun Release 2.0  —  Last change: 23 August 1983