Intersection of 2 spheres

The region is bounded by the two spheres which intersect at a circle in the xy-plane.In summary, the conversation discusses the difficulties of calculating integrals in 3 dimensions, particularly in determining the boundaries of the variables being integrated over. The example given involves finding the interval for |\vec{t}|, \phi and \vartheta=angle(\vec{s},\vec{t}) when considering the region of intersection between two spheres. The suggested strategy for solving these inequalities is to use cylindrical-polar coordinates with the z axis perpendicular to the plane of intersection, treating it as a volume of rotation.
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kassem84
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Hello,
I am calculating some integrals in 3 dimensions. However, the difficulties of such integrals lie in the determination of the boundaries of the variables integrated over.

[itex]\int_{C} d^{3}\vec{t}[/itex] e[itex]^{-\vec{s}.\vec{t}}[/itex]
For example, if we consider (C) as the region of the intersection of 2 spheres:
C=|[itex]\vec{s}[/itex]-[itex]\vec{t}[/itex]|<1 and |[itex]\vec{s}[/itex]+[itex]\vec{t}[/itex]|<1
I want to solve these set of inequalities for fixed [itex]\vec{s}[/itex], using spherical coordinates.
i.e. determine the interval over |[itex]\vec{t}[/itex]|, [itex]\phi[/itex] and [itex]\vartheta[/itex]=angle([itex]\vec{s}[/itex],[itex]\vec{t}[/itex])

Does anyone have a strategy to deal with such inequalities?

Thanks in advance.[itex]^{}[/itex]
 
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Use cylindrical-polar coordinates with the z axis perpendicular to the plane of intersection.
You can treat it as a volume of rotation.
 

1. What is the intersection of 2 spheres?

The intersection of 2 spheres is the set of points where the two spheres intersect or overlap with each other. This can be visualized as the area where the two spheres touch or share a common boundary.

2. How is the intersection of 2 spheres calculated?

The intersection of 2 spheres can be calculated using the formula for finding the distance between two points in 3-dimensional space. By finding the distance between the centers of the two spheres and comparing it to the sum of their radii, it can be determined if they intersect or not.

3. Can the intersection of 2 spheres be a single point?

Yes, the intersection of 2 spheres can be a single point if the two spheres have the same center and radius. In this case, they are essentially the same sphere and intersect at only one point.

4. What is the maximum number of points in the intersection of 2 spheres?

The maximum number of points in the intersection of 2 spheres is infinite. However, in most cases, the intersection will be a circle or a single point.

5. How is the intersection of 2 spheres used in real life applications?

The intersection of 2 spheres has various applications in geometry, physics, and engineering. It is used in computer graphics to create 3D models, in astronomy to study the orbits of celestial bodies, and in robotics to calculate the collision of two objects. It also has applications in designing lenses and mirrors for optical devices.

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