Integral of square of Bessel function

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The discussion revolves around the integrals of the square of Bessel functions, specifically focusing on the integral \(\int_0^a J_0^2(bx)dx\) and related forms. Participants explore various mathematical expressions and results related to these integrals, including their convergence and representation in terms of other special functions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in finding the integral \(\int_0^a J_0^2(bx)dx\) in handbooks and seeks assistance.
  • Another participant mentions obtaining a result involving the Struve H function but later corrects themselves, indicating it was for a different integral.
  • A different participant shares a result from Maple involving the generalized hypergeometric function for the integral \(\int_0^a J_0(bx)dx\).
  • One participant cites a book on Bessel functions, providing results for several integrals, including those with exponential factors and questioning the convergence of \(\int_0^\infty J_0^2(bx)\frac{x}{c}dx\).
  • Another participant references Gradshteyn's work to derive an integral involving the square of Bessel functions and offers a limit approach to find a specific result.

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Participants present various results and approaches, but there is no consensus on the integrals discussed, particularly regarding convergence and the correctness of specific expressions. Multiple competing views and methods are evident throughout the discussion.

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Some results depend on specific conditions such as convergence criteria and the definitions of special functions. The discussion includes references to different mathematical techniques and sources, indicating a variety of approaches to the problem.

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Hi there,

I am starting with the Bessel functions and have some problems with it. I am getting stuck with this equation. I could not find this kind of integral in the handbooks.

1. [tex]\int_0^aJ_0^2(bx)dx[/tex]


Besides of this, I have other equations in similar form but I think this integral is the key to solve others:

2. [tex]\int_0^\infty J_0^2(bx)e^{-\frac{x}{c}}dx[/tex]

3. [tex]\int_0^\infty J_0^2(bx)e^{-\frac{x^2}{c}}dx[/tex]

3. [tex]\int_0^\infty J_0^2(bx)\frac{x}{c}dx[/tex]


Please help me. It is highly appriciated.
 
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I asked Maple, and got something in terms of the Struve H function.

[tex]\int _{0}^{a}\! \left( {{\rm J}_0\left(bx\right)} \right) ^{2}{dx}=-<br /> a \left( -2\,{{\rm J}_0\left(ba\right)}+\pi \,<br /> {{\rm J}_0\left(ba\right)}{\rm H}_1 \left(ba \right) -\pi \,<br /> {{\rm J}_1\left(ba\right)}{\rm H}_0 \left(ba \right) <br /> \right) /2[/tex]

added: This is wrong. I for got the square. This is only [itex]\int _{0}^{a}\! {{\rm J}_0\left(bx\right)} {dx}[/itex]
 
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Hi g_edgar,

Thank you for your reply. I tried with Maple too and I got this:

[tex]a*hypergeom([1/2, 1/2], [1, 1, 3/2], -a^2*b^2)[/tex]


The equation you got must be the result of this integral: [tex]\int _{0}^{a}\! {{\rm J}_0\left(bx\right)}{dx}[/tex]


I have to search for the generalized hypergeometric function. I have a little knowledge on this.
 
I looked these up in the book "integrals of bessel functions" by Luke, McGraw-Hill 1962.

vietha said:
Hi there,

I am starting with the Bessel functions and have some problems with it. I am getting stuck with this equation. I could not find this kind of integral in the handbooks.

1. [tex]\int_0^aJ_0^2(bx)dx[/tex]

[tex] \int_0^1 dt \ J_0^2(b t) & = & 2\ J_1(b) \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} <br /> \frac{(-1)^k}{2k+1} J_{2k+1}(b).[/tex]


vietha said:
2. [tex]\int_0^\infty J_0^2(bx)e^{-\frac{x}{c}}dx[/tex]


[tex] \int_0^\infty dt e^{-pt} J_0^2(bt) & = & \frac{k {\mathbf{K}}(k)}{\pi b}[/tex]

for

[tex] Re(p)>0[/tex]

where
[tex] k^2 & = & \frac{4 b^2}{p^2 + 4 b^2}[/tex]
and
[tex] {\mathbf{K}}(k)}[/tex]
is the complete elliptic integral of the first kind.



vietha said:
3. [tex]\int_0^\infty J_0^2(bx)e^{-\frac{x^2}{c}}dx[/tex]


[tex] \int_0^\infty dt e^{-p^2t^2} J_0^2(bt) & = & \frac{\Gamma(\frac{1}{2})}{2p}<br /> \ _3F_3 (\frac{1}{2},1,\frac{1}{2}; 1,1,1 | - \frac{b^2}{p^2} ), [/tex]
[tex] for Re(p^2)>0[/tex]

vietha said:
3. [tex]\int_0^\infty J_0^2(bx)\frac{x}{c}dx[/tex]


Are you sure this converges? Given the asymptotic expansion of [tex]J_0[/tex] I'm skeptical.
 
Thanks jasonRF for the results. I have that book too. Could you tell me in which parts and pages you found that?

Originally Posted by vietha View Post

3. [tex]\int_0^\infty J_0^2(bx)\frac{x}{c}dx[/tex]Are you sure this converges? Given the asymptotic expansion of LaTeX Code: J_0 I'm skeptical.
I made a mistake with the last one. It should be:
[tex]\int_0^a J_0^2(bx)\frac{x}{c}dx[/tex]
 
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Hi there,

I found this integral at Gradshteyn:

[tex]\int_{0}^{1} x\, J_{\nu}(\alpha\,x)J_{\nu}(\beta\,x)\,dx = \frac{\beta J_{\nu-1}(\beta)J_{\nu}(\alpha) - \alpha J_{\nu-1}J_{\nu}(\beta)}{\alpha^2 - \beta^2}.[/tex]

Then, taking the limit [tex]\beta\rightarrow\alpha[/tex] you can find

[tex]\int_{0}^{1}x\,J_{\nu}^2(\alpha\,x) dx = -\frac{1}{2\alpha}\left[J_{\nu-1}(\alpha)J_{\nu}(\alpha) + \alpha J_{\nu-1}^{\prime}(\alpha)J_{\nu}(\alpha) - \alpha J_{\nu-1}(\alpha)J_{\nu}^{\prime}(\alpha)\right].[/tex]

I hope it is useful.
 

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