How big are factorials?
A mathematical exploration of estimating factorial sizes using logarithms and Stirling's approximation, with the Gamma function as a bridge.
A mathematical exploration of estimating factorial sizes using logarithms and Stirling's approximation, with the Gamma function as a bridge.
Explores methods to calculate log(1000!) without modern computing, using math, tables, and manual techniques.
Exploring Python's math.log handling of large integers and float overflow quirks, revealing surprising behavior with scientific notation.