How do you combine Bessel functions?

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The discussion centers on the integration of the product of two Bessel functions, specifically the integral ∫ x J_{1/4}(ax) J_{1/4}(bx) e^{-x^2t} dx from zero to infinity. The user initially sought to combine the two Bessel functions into a single function to simplify the integration process. However, it was concluded that the antiderivative does not have a closed form due to the presence of the exponential term e^{-t*x^2}. Ultimately, the user reported finding a solution to the integral independently.

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Hi,
I have been trying to solve this differential equation for a while now. Now I get to the point where I have the solution, but it includes an integral.

The integral is

\int x J_{1/4}(ax) J_{1/4}(bx) e^{-x^2t}dx

, where a and b are constants, and the integral is from zero to infinity. I think I can figure out how to integrate this by using a table of integral, but I need to only have one Bessel function in it.
How can I combine the two Bessel functions?

Any help is much appreciated.
 
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What do you mean by 'need to have one Bessel function in it?' If you mean the antiderivative, well I believe the antiderivative has no closed form. The problem is the e^(-t*x^2) in there.

Why don't you post the original DE?
 
thank you for replying. I thought there's a way to make the product of two Bessel function become one function, or square of one function.

But never mind, I found the solution to the integral.
 

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