A Book on Methods of Integration

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for comprehensive resources on methods of integration and special functions, particularly in the context of quantum field theory (QFT). Participants explore various books and resources that may cover these topics, while also addressing the limitations of any single text in providing complete coverage.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about a book that covers all methods of integration and special functions, expressing a need for strong knowledge in Bessel functions for QFT.
  • Another participant asserts that if a method is not included in Ryzhik, it likely cannot be done analytically, raising questions about the completeness of Ryzhik.
  • Some participants agree that Ryzhik is as complete as any resource they have encountered.
  • A participant expresses uncertainty about what "complete" means in this context, suggesting that beginners often seek a single comprehensive book, which may not exist.
  • Several books are recommended, including the "Handbook of Mathematical Functions" by M.A. Abramowitz and G.N. Stegun, and "Inside Interesting Integrals" by Paul J. Nahin.
  • There is a correction regarding the authorship of the Abramowitz and Stegun book, with a participant noting a misspelling and omission of one author.
  • Links to free legal copies of the Abramowitz and Stegun book are provided, highlighting the value of accessible resources.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the limitations of any single book to cover all necessary material, while multiple views on the completeness of Ryzhik and the definition of "complete" remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying interpretations of completeness in mathematical resources, and there are unresolved questions regarding the adequacy of specific texts for advanced topics in QFT.

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Is there a book that can teach me every single method of integration (except Ryzhik) and Special Functions (Bessel,Hermite,Legendre ,Spherical Harmonics). since I'll be use it in QFT ,It will be very useful to have strong in Bessel Functions and Others Functions and Integrals.
 
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if it isn't in Ryzhik, it pretty much can't be done analytically...
 
Dr Transport said:
if it isn't in Ryzhik, it pretty much can't be done analytically...
Is Ryzhik Complete?
 
about as complete as anything I have ever found...
 
Dr Transport said:
about as complete as anything I have ever found...
Then Ok, Thanks I'll go with it! since it a complete guide to Bessel F.
 
I've no clue, what "complete" means. For perturbative QFT the single most important functions is the ##\Gamma## function and all kinds of dilogarithms like Spence's functions.
 
vanhees71 said:
I've no clue, what "complete" means.
That's a frequent mistake of beginners, in anything. They want to have a single book (a "Bible") which contains all one needs to know about the given subject. But there is never such a book, on anything.
 
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there is a book of M.A.ABRAMWITZ handbook of mathematical function and G.N.WATSON t
 
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This is a large collection of methods and results: " Inside Interesting Integrals " of Paul J. Nahin, Springer.
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Ssnow said:
This is a large collection of methods and results: " Inside Interesting Integrals " of Paul J. Nahin, Springer.
Ssnow
zaheymae said:
there is a book of M.A.ABRAMWITZ handbook of mathematical function and G.N.WATSON t
Thanks Guys
 
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zaheymae said:
there is a book of M.A.ABRAMWITZ handbook of mathematical function

Hmmm ... there are two authors of this book. You spelled the name of one of the authors incorrectly and neglected the other author completely (shades of Cohen-Tannoudji, Diu, and Laloe).

There are links to free legal copies of Abramowitz and Stegun at the bottom of

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abramowitz_and_Stegun
 
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George Jones said:
Hmmm ... there are two authors of this book. You spelled the name of one of the authors incorrectly and neglected the other author completely (shades of Cohen-Tannoudji, Diu, and Laloe).

There are links to free legal copies of Abramowitz and Stegun at the bottom of

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abramowitz_and_Stegun
Thanks George, I think this is best thing that having a free book like that.
 

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