Completely monotonic functions involving divided differences of the di- and tri-gamma functions and some applications
Feng Qi, Bai‐Ni Guo
Abstract
Feng Qi, Bai‐Ni Guo
Abstract
In the present paper, we establish the complete monotonicity of two functions involving divided differences of the digamma function $\psi$ and the trigamma function $\psi'$. Applying these monotonicity, we provide an alternative proof for the monotonicity and convexity of a function derived from bounding the ratio of two gamma functions, procure the logarithmically completely monotonic property of a function involving the ratio of two gamma functions, and obtain new bounds for the ratio of two gamma functions.
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In the present paper, we establish the complete monotonicity of two functions involving divided differences of the digamma function $\psi$ and the trigamma function $\psi'$. Applying these monotonicity, we provide an alternative proof for the monotonicity and convexity of a function derived from bounding the ratio of two gamma functions, procure the logarithmically completely monotonic property of a function involving the ratio of two gamma functions, and obtain new bounds for the ratio of two gamma functions.
Key concepts: Monotonic function, Convexity, Gamma function, Bounding overwatch, Mathematics, Function (biology), Pure mathematics, Digamma function