How to Integrate a Natural Log Function in Electromagnetic Problems?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the integration of a natural log function with constants w and d. The individual is not seeking help with homework, but rather is working on an electromagnetic problem and suspects the solution involves a series representation. They are grateful for the assistance received and have also discovered a new resource, Wolframalpha.com.
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Please show me how to integrate a natural log function. Both w and d are constant. This is not a homework. This is part of the electromagnetic problem I am working on. I suspect it is a series representation but I cannot found a solution.

Thanks

[tex]\int[/tex] ln[(y+w)[tex]^{2}[/tex]+d[tex]^{2}[/tex]] dy
 
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http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=integral+of+natural+log+of%28%28y%2Bw%29^2+%2B+d^2%29+dy
 
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Feldoh said:
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=integral+of+natural+log+of%28%28y%2Bw%29^2+%2B+d^2%29+dy

Thank you so much for the help. Not only I solved my problem, I learn something new using Wolframalpha.com!

Sincerely
Alan
 

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