Equality of definite integrals, relation between integrands

In summary, two functions, f and g, are given and an equation relates their Stieltjes Integrals. These integrals depend on a real number, a, the distributional derivatives of \sigma and \rho, and a complex number, z. This method is commonly used in analytic number theory. The question is whether there are any useful relations between the derivatives of f and g that can be obtained from the equality of the integrals. If the integrals are equal for all values of a, the expressions are equal almost everywhere.
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Suppose we are given two functions:

[tex]f:\mathbb R \times \mathbb C \rightarrow\mathbb C[/tex]
[tex]g:\mathbb R \times \mathbb C \rightarrow\mathbb C[/tex]

and the equation relating the Stieltjes Integrals

[tex]\int_a^\infty f(x,z)d\sigma(x)=\int_a^\infty g(x,z)d\rho(x)[/tex]

where a is some real number, the distributional derivatives of [itex]\sigma[/itex] and [itex]\rho[/itex] exist almost everywhere(they have a countable number of jump discontinuities), and z is a complex number, usually seen as the parameter on which the convergence of the integrals depends. Formulation of infinite sums in this fashion is useful in a variety of areas, in particular in analytic number theory. Von Mangoldt actually used this method to verify Riemann's explicit formula for the prime counting function.

My question is, in general, are there any useful relations between [itex]f(x)\frac{d\sigma(x)}{dx}[/itex] and [itex]g(x)\frac{d\rho(x)}{dx}[/itex] that can be obtained directly from the equality of the integrals?

i.e. although the sums are equal, this does not in general imply term by term equality.

But, for instance, does the equality of the integrals suggest existence of functional expansions of one integrand in terms of the other that can be obtained through a suitable inversion transform?
 
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Are the integrals equal for just a particular value of a, or for all values of a? If for one particluar value, there is nothing you can say about the relations. On the other hand if the integrals are equal for all values of a, the expressions are equal almost everywhere.
 

1. What is the definition of equality of definite integrals?

Equality of definite integrals means that two integrals with the same limits of integration and integrands are equal to each other.

2. How do you determine the equality of definite integrals?

To determine the equality of definite integrals, you must first integrate both integrals. Then, compare the results to see if they are equal. If they are, the integrals are equal.

3. What is the relation between integrands and equality of definite integrals?

The relation between integrands and equality of definite integrals is that the integrands must be the same for the integrals to be equal. If the integrands are different, the integrals will not be equal.

4. Can integrals with different integrands have the same value?

Yes, integrals with different integrands can have the same value. This is possible if the integrands are equivalent or have the same antiderivative.

5. How does the equality of definite integrals relate to the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus?

The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus states that the definite integral of a function is equal to the difference of its antiderivative evaluated at the upper and lower limits of integration. This is directly related to the equality of definite integrals, as it shows that the integrals are equal when the integrands are the same.

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