How is integral finished? and what integral equation used?

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The discussion revolves around the evaluation of specific integrals related to the energy eigenfunctions of a particle in a box, particularly focusing on the function F(x) defined piecewise and its expansion in terms of these eigenfunctions.

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  • One participant asks for context regarding the symbols and the nature of the question posed.
  • Another participant clarifies that the function F(x) is defined as F(x)=x(x-l) for 0
  • A participant identifies the need to evaluate the integrals $$ \int_0^l x\, sin(ax)\; dx $$ and $$ \int_0^l x^2 \,sin(ax)\; dx $$, specifying that ## a = n\pi/l##, and inquires if others have encountered these integrals before.
  • A later post reiterates the need for the same integrals, suggesting a focus on their evaluation.
  • Another participant expresses a welcoming sentiment without adding further technical content.

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Participants appear to agree on the specific integrals that need to be evaluated, but the discussion does not resolve how to compute them or whether there are differing methods for their evaluation.

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The discussion does not clarify the assumptions behind the integrals or the definitions of the terms used, leaving some aspects unresolved.

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Hello zq,
Is there a context to this question ? What is this about ? Any idea what each of the various symbols stands for ?
 
sorry for the so simple description
this is a expand F(x) with particle in a box energy eigenfuctions
F(x)=x(x-l) for 0<x<l and F(x)=0 elsewhere
psi is the wave function of ground state particle in a box equation
 
So at the core you need $$ \int_0^l x\, sin(ax)\; dx {\rm \quad and \quad} \int_0^l x^2 \,sin(ax)\; dx$$ (with ## a = n\pi/l##) , right ?
Ever met these integrals ?
 
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BvU said:
So at the core you need $$ \int_0^l x\, sin(ax)\; dx {\rm \quad and \quad} \int_0^l x^2 \,sin(ax)\; dx$$ (with ## a = n\pi/l##) , right ?
Ever met these integrals ?
thanks,
 
You are welcome !:smile:
 

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