The IMSL_GAMMAI function evaluates the incomplete gamma function γ(A, X).
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The incomplete gamma function, γ(a, x), is defined as follows:
The incomplete gamma function is defined only for a > 0. Although γ(a, x) is well-defined for x > –infinity, this algorithm does not calculate γ(a, x) for negative x. For large a and sufficiently large x, γ(a, x) may overflow. Gamma function γ(a, x) is bounded by Γ(a), and users may find this bound a useful guide in determining legal values for a.
Example
Plot the incomplete gamma function over [0.1, 1.1] x [0, 4]. The results are shown below.
x = 4. * FINDGEN(25)/24
a = 1e-1 + FINDGEN(25)/24 b = FLTARR(25, 25)
FOR i = 0, 24 DO b(i, *) = IMSL_GAMMAI(a(i), x)
!P.Charsize = 2.5
SURFACE, b, a, x, XTitle = 'a', YTitle = 'X'
Errors
Fatal Errors
MATH_NO_CONV_200_TS_TERMS: Function did not converge in 200 terms of Taylor series.
MATH_NO_CONV_200_CF_TERMS: Function did not converge in 200 terms of the continued fraction.
Syntax
Result = IMSL_GAMMAI(A, X [, /DOUBLE])
Return Value
The value of the incomplete gamma function γ(a, x).
Arguments
A
Integrand exponent parameter. It must be positive.
X
Upper limit of integration. It must be nonnegative.
Keywords
DOUBLE (optional)
If present and nonzero, double precision is used.
Version History
See Also
IMSL_GAMMACDF