
{{alias}}( a, b )
    Evaluates the natural logarithm of the beta function.

    Parameters
    ----------
    a: number
        First function parameter (nonnegative).

    b: number
        Second function parameter (nonnegative).

    Returns
    -------
    out: number
        Natural logarithm of the beta function.

    Examples
    --------
    > var v = {{alias}}( 0.0, 0.0 )
    Infinity
    > v = {{alias}}( 1.0, 1.0 )
    0.0
    > v = {{alias}}( -1.0, 2.0 )
    NaN
    > v = {{alias}}( 5.0, 0.2 )
    ~1.218
    > v = {{alias}}( 4.0, 1.0 )
    ~-1.386
    > v = {{alias}}( NaN, 2.0 )
    NaN

    See Also
    --------

