Integral over a sphere with the dirac delta function

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The integral over a sphere involving the Dirac delta function is evaluated using the substitution \(\varsigma = \underline{\xi} \cdot \underline{z} = r \cos \theta\). The integral simplifies to \(\frac{2\pi}{r}\) after applying the appropriate limits and recognizing the properties of the Dirac delta function. The discussion highlights the confusion regarding whether the integral is over the surface or volume of the sphere, ultimately confirming the surface integration approach.

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Homework Statement



[tex]\[<br /> \underset{\left|\underline{\xi}\right|=1}{\int}\delta_{0}\left(\underline{\xi}\cdot\underline{z}\right)dS_{\xi}=\intop_{0}^{2\pi}d\varphi\intop_{-r}^{+r}\delta_{0}\left(\varsigma\right)\frac{d\varsigma}{r}=\frac{2\pi}{r}\][/tex]

The [tex]\delta_{0}[/tex] is the dirac delta function.the following variable substitution has been made,
[tex]\[<br /> \varsigma=\underline{\xi}\cdot\underline{z}=rcos\theta\][/tex]

Homework Equations



I am not really sure whether its over the surface of the sphere or the Volume,

the problem and the solution are given above, I want to know how it has been solved.
What is the Jacobian Determinant for the problem ?

The Attempt at a Solution



I always end up with [tex]2\pi[/tex]
 
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hey guys,

thanx a lot but i got it finally.

by the way... i posted this problem in another section too and i don't know how to delete it...

Thanx...
 

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