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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a complicated integral that a participant is attempting to solve. The focus is on finding an analytical solution, with references to numerical solutions obtained using software like Matlab and Mathematica. Participants explore various mathematical techniques, including the residue theorem and potential connections to Fresnel integrals.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the conditions for the variables j and a, suggesting that the integral may only exist under certain conditions.
  • Another participant states that j is the imaginary unit (sqrt(-1)) and a is positive, indicating that they have obtained numerical results but seek an analytical solution.
  • A participant mentions that they attempted to use the residue theorem but found discrepancies with numerical results and consulted mathematicians without success.
  • There is a suggestion to consider the calculus of residues as a potential method for solving the integral.
  • Another participant proposes completing the square as a possible approach to simplify the integral.
  • One participant shares their Matlab code for numerical integration, indicating the parameters and function used for the calculation.
  • There is a request for clarification regarding the typesetting program used for equations submitted in a PDF format.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express various methods and approaches to tackle the integral, but there is no consensus on a definitive solution or method. Multiple competing views and techniques are presented without resolution.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention limitations in their attempts to apply the residue theorem and the difficulty in finding the correct path for integration. There are also references to specific software and numerical methods that may not be universally applicable.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in advanced mathematical techniques for solving integrals, particularly in the context of complex analysis and numerical methods, may find this discussion relevant.

Canerg
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Hi this is very complicated integral i couldn't solve
can you help me ? how does it solve
 

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Hello, is j negative, and do you know if a is non-zero or positive? I think this integral only exists if j is non-positive and a is non-negative.
 
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j=sqrt(-1) and a is positive
I solved this integral numerically and i found the exact result in both Matlab and Mathematica program but I need analytical solution. I tried residue theorem but result didn't match numeric solutions.I asked some mathematicians but they couldn't find true path for the residue and i look ryzik integral book i coulnd't find.

sqrt;squareroot
Thank you for your connection
 
Calculus of residues perhaps?
 
yes Calculus of residues but true path is important
may be fresnel integral can solve this problem but diffucult to understand. :(
 
You could complete the square and see if that might help you.

What do you mean by true path?
 
can you help me to solve using square
 
x^{2}-2rx=(x-r)^{2}-r^{2}
 
:) ok
i will try
 
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What program did you write those equations in if you don't mind Canerg?
 
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Hi BackEMF this is my Matlab code you can use quad instead of quade

%clc; clear all
lamda=1.55e-6;
k=2*pi/lamda;
a=10000;
r=1e-2;L=1000;
f=@(x)(1./(1+a*x.^2).*exp(i*k/(2*L)*(x.^2-2*x*r)));%% integral by numerical solution
numerical=quade(f,-inf,inf)
 
  • #12
Hi Canerg, sorry I wasn't clear enough. I meant the equations you submitted in PDF, do you mind telling me what typsetting program did you use?
 
  • #13
MathType5
 
  • #14
Thanks, sorry for imposing on your thread!
 

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