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American Journal of Physics
written by N. David Mermin
Stirling's approximation to n! and other estimates are developed using elementary arguments. The aim is to shed light on why these approximations work so well. An elementary and useful representation of all the corrections to Stirling's approximation is given, with which even many experts are unacquainted.
American Journal of Physics: Volume 52, Issue 4, Pages 362-365
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DOI:
10.1119/1.13670
Keywords:
large numbers, probability
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N. Mermin, , Am. J. Phys. 52 (4), 362 (1983), WWW Document, (https://doi.org/10.1119/1.13670).
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N. Mermin, Stirling’s formula!, Am. J. Phys. 52 (4), 362 (1983), <https://doi.org/10.1119/1.13670>.
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Mermin, N. (1983, May 18). Stirling’s formula!. Am. J. Phys., 52(4), 362-365. Retrieved November 5, 2024, from https://doi.org/10.1119/1.13670
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Mermin, N. David. "Stirling’s formula!." Am. J. Phys. 52, no. 4, (May 18, 1983): 362-365, https://doi.org/10.1119/1.13670 (accessed 5 November 2024).
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Mermin, N. David. "Stirling’s formula!." Am. J. Phys. 52.4 (1983): 362-365. 5 Nov. 2024 <https://doi.org/10.1119/1.13670>.
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@article{ Author = "N. David Mermin", Title = {Stirling’s formula!}, Journal = {Am. J. Phys.}, Volume = {52}, Number = {4}, Pages = {362-365}, Month = {May}, Year = {1983} }
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