Double integral coordinate transform

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The discussion focuses on finding new limits of integration w, x, y, and z when performing a coordinate transformation in a double integral. The transformation involves mapping coordinates from (s, t) to (t1, t2) using the equations t1 = st and t2 = s(1-t). The challenge arises from the need to visualize the mapping and ensure that the boundaries are correctly transformed without creating any discontinuities or "tears" in the domain. The original functions must be of exponential form, complicating the derivation of a fourth constraint.

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Basically I want to find the new limits w,x,y,z when we make the valid transformation

[tex]\int^{\infty}_0 \int^{\infty}_0 f(t_1,t_2) dt_1 dt_2 = \int^w_x \int^y_z f(st, s(1-t)) s dt ds[/tex]

I've tried putting in arbitrary functions f, and so getting 4 equations constraining the limits, but I end up with complicated equations involving exponentials, which I don't think I'd be able to solve. Also because of the original singular upper limits, the functions have to be of exponential form like e^(-t_1) e^(-t_2) etc... which means that I'm finding it difficult to come up with a fourth constraint which is different from the other 3 I have found...

Basically if I make a coordinate transform as above, considering a double integral as above, how do I find the new limits?
 
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You need to visualise the mapping from coordinate (s,t) to (t1,t2) (or reverse)
with t1=st and t2=s(1-t) (or s=t1+t2 and t=t1/(t1+t2)).
In this mapping you have to check how the boundaries are transformed,
and to check if there is no tear in the domain.
In case there is a tear curve, you need to divide your domain along the tear.
 

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