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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of generalizing the product integral (of type II) using exponentiation and tetration functions. Participants explore the mathematical definitions and implications of these concepts, particularly in relation to the exponential integral.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant introduces a generalization of the product integral using tetration, proposing a formal definition involving limits and partitions of an interval.
  • Another participant questions the definition of tetration for non-integer values, seeking clarification on its application in the context of the discussion.
  • A reference to an article is provided by one participant, suggesting it may contain relevant information regarding the topic.
  • It is noted that for a positive function f(x), the product integral can be expressed in terms of an exponential function involving the logarithm of f(x).

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing levels of understanding regarding the definition of tetration, particularly for non-integer values, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved on this point.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the definitions and assumptions regarding tetration and its applicability, particularly in relation to non-integer heights, which have not been fully addressed in the discussion.

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Hi, my question regard the possibility to consider a generalization on the product integral (of type II). The product integral is defined in analogy to the definite integral where instead the limit of a sum there is a limit of a product and, instead the multiplication by ##dx## there is the power of ##dx##, in other terms:

\prod_{a}^{b}f(x)^{dx}\,=\, \lim_{n\rightarrow +\infty} \prod_{i=1}^{n}f(x_{i})^{\Delta x_{i}}

considering a reasonable partition of the interval ##(a,b)##, (you can find references on wiki with a lot of details for product integral of type II or others on the web).
The question is, there is a generalization of this by "analogy'' using exponentiation and tetration function (extended to real heights), this will be formally:

EXP_{a}^{b}f(x)\uparrow \uparrow dx\,=\, \lim_{n\rightarrow +\infty} \left(f(x_{i})\uparrow \uparrow\Delta x_{i}\right)^{\left(f(x_{i})\uparrow \uparrow\Delta x_{i}\right)^{(\cdots)}}\ \ (n-times)

where ##\uparrow\uparrow## is the tetration function ?
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Ssnow said:
Hi, my question regard the possibility to consider a generalization on the product integral (of type II). The product integral is defined in analogy to the definite integral where instead the limit of a sum there is a limit of a product and, instead the multiplication by dx there is the power of dx, in other terms:

∏abf(x)dx=limn→+∞∏i=1nf(xi)Δxi

considering a reasonable partition of the interval (a,b), (you can find references on wiki with a lot of details for product integral of type II or others on the web).
Say f(x)>0, it would be
e^{\int_a^b \log f(x)dx}

I am not sure of the definition of ##\uparrow\uparrow c## where c is not integer. Could you show it to me ?
 
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anuttarasammyak said:
Say f(x)>0, it would be
e^{\int_a^b \log f(x)dx}
This is another form for the product integral ...
 

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