Solve Integral Problem: L.H.S w/ a,b,x0

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The forum discussion centers on solving a complex integral problem involving the formula for L.H.S, which is defined as the ratio of two integrals. The user seeks assistance in integrating the expression that includes the distribution function g(x) defined by specific parameters: a = 51.5801, b = 0.9585, and x0 = 5.4073. A recommended approach is to utilize Mathematica for numerical integration and solving for Lambda, employing functions like NIntegrate and NSolve to find the required values effectively.

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Can you you solve this Integral problem

Dear Friends
Can youn help me to integrate the follownig formula
L.H.S = Integrate[1-6*Lambda/x*Coth(x/2*Lambda)+12*(Lambda^2/x^2))*x^3*g(x)dx] / Integrate[x^3*g(x)dx]
Where g(x) = a*exp[-0.5/b^2*ln(x/x0)^2] is the distribution function
where a= 51.5801
b=0.9585
x0=5.4073
I like to solve for Lambda, where the L.H.S is determined experimentally
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
 
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princepolo said:
Dear Friends
Can youn help me to integrate the follownig formula
L.H.S = Integrate[1-6*Lambda/x*Coth(x/2*Lambda)+12*(Lambda^2/x^2))*x^3*g(x)dx] / Integrate[x^3*g(x)dx]
Where g(x) = a*exp[-0.5/b^2*ln(x/x0)^2] is the distribution function
where a= 51.5801
b=0.9585
x0=5.4073
I like to solve for Lambda, where the L.H.S is determined experimentally
Thank you very much for your cooperation.


Hey Prince. That's hard to follow. Welcome to PF. We use LaTex in here and you may wish to learn to use it if you post frequently. Check out the thread in the Physics Forum about using LaTex. This is what I think it is:

[tex]\frac{\int_u^v \left(1-\frac{6\lambda}{x}Coth(\frac{\lambda x}{2})+12(\frac{\lambda^2}{x^2})x^3 g(x)\right)dx}{\int_u^v x^3 g(x)dx}[/tex]

With u and v as the limits of integration

Maybe that's close. Correct it if necessary. Really, I'd just program it into Mathematica as a function and solve it numerically:

f([itex]\lambda[/itex])=NIntegrate[g(x,[itex]\lambda[/itex]),{x,u,v}]

Plot it for starters and see where the LHS meets your value. Then can use NSolve:

NSolve[f([itex]\lambda[/itex])==my value]

(or whatever else it takes in Mathematica to get a numerical answer)
 

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