Integrals of the Bessel functions of the first kind

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The integrals of the Bessel functions of the first kind, specifically f(x,a) and g(x,a), are discussed in detail. The integral f(x,a) = ∫₀^∞ (t·J₀(at))/(t² + x²) dt corresponds to entry 6.532.4 in Gradshteyn and Ryzhik, equating to K₀(ax) for a > 0 and Re x > 0. The integral g(x,a) = ∫₀^∞ (t²·J₀(at))/(t² + x²) dt is suggested to be expressible in terms of hypergeometric functions, as referenced in Watson's "A Treatise on the Theory of Bessel Functions".

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Hi Physics Forums.

I am wondering if I can be so lucky that any of you would know, if these two functions -- defined by the bellow integrals -- have a "name"/are well known. I have sporadically sought through the entire Abramowitz and Stegun without any luck.

f(x,a) = \int_0^\infty\frac{t\cdot J_0(at)}{t^2 + x^2}\,\mathrm{d}t

and

g(x,a) = \int_0^\infty\frac{t^2\cdot J_0(at)}{t^2 + x^2}\,\mathrm{d}t

where J_0(x) is the Bessel function of the first kind.
 
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Wuberdall said:
f(x,a) = \int_0^\infty\frac{t\cdot J_0(at)}{t^2 + x^2}\,\mathrm{d}t

This one is 6.532.4 in Gradshteyn and Ryzhik, equal to ##K_0(ax)## for ##a>0, \text{Re}~x>0##.

g(x,a) = \int_0^\infty\frac{t^2\cdot J_0(at)}{t^2 + x^2}\,\mathrm{d}t

I think this one falls into a class of integrals solved in Watson's A Treatise on the Theory of Bessel Functions, expressible as hypergeometric functions. I attached the relevant page:

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