Advanced integration techniques

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Advanced integration techniques in quantum mechanics often involve complex integrals, particularly with symmetric and antisymmetric functions and Gaussian forms. Integration by parts is a common method for solving Gaussian functions multiplied by powers of x. The Gaussian integral, ∫ e^{-x²} dx from -∞ to ∞, equals √π and is recognized as a fundamental result in the field. Resources like Abramowitz and Stegun's Handbook of Mathematical Functions are recommended for further exploration of these techniques. Examples of specific integrals would enhance understanding and application of these methods.
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Hello,
In quantum mechanics I often come across with some very complicated integrals which I need to calculate in an analytic methods (For ex. symmetric and antisymmetric functions , Gaussians ,etc.)
Do you know where I can find a summery of those techniques?
thanks
 
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Gaussian functions multiplied by powers of x are usually solved by integration by parts. Also, any self-respecting physicist knows that:

<br /> \int^{\infty}_{-\infty} e^{-x^{2}} \, dx = \sqrt{\pi}<br />

*This is as hard to derive as it appears. Even wikipedia has it at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaussian_integral

For more details, could you please provide some examples of said integrals?
 
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Abramowitz, Stegun, Handbook of Mathematical Functions with Formulas, Graphs, and Mathematical Tables.
 
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