Differentiating delta function composed with a function

In summary, the person is asking for a standard identity to solve the equation given, which includes the derivative of the delta function. They suggest using integration by parts twice and provide three equations to consider.
  • #1
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Dear all,
I just wondered whether there was any standard identity to help me solve this equation:
$$ \int \delta(f(x))^{\prime\prime}g(x) dx $$
Thanks in advance for your help.
 
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  • #2
You don't have an equation.

I am not sure what you mean by the derivative of the delta function (derivative with respect to what?).

Integration by parts twice might be an approach.
 
  • #3
Several things to consider
$$
\delta(\mathop{f}(x))''=\mathop{f}''(x) \delta (x)+(\mathop{f}'(x))^2 \delta '' (x) \\
\int \! \delta ^{(n)} (x) \, \mathop{f} (x) \, \mathop{dx}=(-1)^n\int \! \delta (x) \, \mathop{f ^{(n)}} (x) \, \mathop{dx}\\
\int \! \delta (\mathop{f} (x)) \, \, \mathop{g} (x) \mathop{dx}=\sum_{x \in f^{-1}(0)} \mathop{g}(x)
$$
 

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What is the delta function composed with a function?

The delta function composed with a function is a mathematical operation that combines the properties of both the delta function and a given function. It is used to describe the distribution of a point mass or impulse at a specific point in a continuous function.

What is the purpose of differentiating delta function composed with a function?

The purpose of differentiating delta function composed with a function is to find the derivative of the combined function. This is useful in many areas of science and engineering, such as signal processing, where the delta function is commonly used to represent impulses in a signal.

How do you differentiate delta function composed with a function?

To differentiate delta function composed with a function, you can use the chain rule. First, find the derivative of the given function. Then, multiply the derivative by the delta function, and finally evaluate the result at the point where the delta function is centered.

What are the properties of the delta function composed with a function?

The delta function composed with a function inherits some properties from both the delta function and the given function. For example, it has a value of zero everywhere except at the point where the delta function is centered. Also, its integral over the entire domain is equal to the integral of the given function over the range of the delta function.

What are some real-world applications of differentiating delta function composed with a function?

Differentiating delta function composed with a function has many practical applications in science and engineering. It is commonly used in signal processing to analyze and manipulate signals with impulses. It is also used in physics to model point masses in continuous systems and in control theory to describe the behavior of systems with sudden changes.

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