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PolyGamma
  • PolyGamma[ z ] gives the digamma function .
  • PolyGamma[ n , z ] gives derivative of the digamma function .
  • PolyGamma[ z ] is the logarithmic derivative of the gamma function, given by .
  • PolyGamma[ n , z ] is given by .
  • The digamma function is ; is the logarithmic derivative of the gamma function.
  • PolyGamma[ z ] and PolyGamma[ n , z ] are entire functions of z with no branch cut discontinuities.
  • See the Mathematica book: Section 3.2.10.
  • See also Implementation NotesA.9.44.15MainBookLinkOldButtonDataA.9.44.15.
  • See also: Gamma, LogGamma, EulerGamma.

    Further Examples

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    PolyGamma[x] satisfies its defining identity.

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