Can we construct the functions a0,a1,a2,... by knowing G(x) for big x?

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The discussion focuses on the construction of functions a0, a1, a2, etc., derived from the integral representation of G(x) for large x. The integral in question is defined as ax F(t)/t dt, and it is proposed that a divergent asymptotic series can be expressed in terms of these functions. The specific formulations for a0, a1, and a2 are provided, illustrating their dependence on nested integrals of F(t). The central inquiry is whether knowledge of G(x) allows for the reconstruction of these functions.

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Let be the integral:

[tex]\int_{a}^{x}dtF(t)/t[/tex] (1)

Let,s suppose we can find a divergent asymptotic series for it in the form:

[tex]\int_{a}^{x}dtF(t)/t=a0(x)/x+a1(x)/x^{2}+.....[/tex]

where of course the a0,a1,... are also function of x, let,s also suppose that we could calculate the integral (1) exactly and that was equal to the function G(x), then my question is if we could construct the functions a0,a1,a2,... by knowing G(x) for big x :confused: :confused:
 
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i don't understand the question, but i know this much

[tex]\begin{array}{l}<br /> a_0(x)=\int_a^x F(t)dt\\<br /> \\<br /> a_1(x)=\int_a^x \int_a^{x_1} F(t) dt dx_1\\<br /> \\<br /> a_2(x)=2\int_a^x \int_a^{x_2} \int_a^{x_1} F(t)dtdx_1dx_2\\<br /> \vdots\\<br /> a_n(x)=n! \int_a^x\int_a^{x_{n-1}}\dots\int_a^{x_1}F(t)dt dx_1\dots dx_{n-1}<br /> \end{array}[/tex]
 
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