Beta Function

In mathematics, the beta function, also called the Euler integral of the first kind, is a special function defined by

\mathrm{\Beta}(x,y) = \int_0^1t^{x-1}(1-t)^{y-1}\,dt \!

for

The beta function was studied by Euler and Legendre and was given its name by Jacques Binet; its symbol Β is a Greek capital β rather than the similar Latin capital B.

Read more about Beta Function:  Properties, Relationship Between Gamma Function and Beta Function, Derivatives, Integrals, Approximation, Incomplete Beta Function, Calculation

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