Integrating \int xJ_0(ax)J_0(bx)dx w/ Bessel Functions

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The problem involves integrating the expression \(\int_0^1 xJ_0(ax)J_0(bx)dx\), where \(J_0\) represents the zeroth order Bessel function. The context is centered around the properties and applications of Bessel functions in integration.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster attempts to understand how to integrate the given expression, noting the importance of the Bessel function in the process. Some participants suggest using computational tools like Wolfram Alpha for assistance, while others inquire about the correct input format for such tools.

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Participants are actively discussing the integration process and exploring the use of computational tools. There is a focus on clarifying input formats and understanding the steps involved in the integration of Bessel functions. No consensus has been reached regarding the integration method itself.

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There are references to the integral formulation of Bessel functions and the potential need for integration by parts, indicating that participants are considering various mathematical techniques without providing definitive solutions.

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Homework Statement


How do I integrate \int_0^1 xJ_0(ax)J_0(bx)dx where J_0 is the zeroth order Bessel function?

Homework Equations


See above.
Also, the zeroth order Bessel equation is (xy')'+xy=0

The Attempt at a Solution


Surely we must use the fact that J_0 is a Bessel function, since we can't integrate any old function in the given integral. But I don't know how.

Thanks for any help.
 
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If you're like me, you look it up, either online, or using a tool like Mathematica. Wolfram Alpha is a good online source, and it gave the following answer:

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=Integrate[x+BesselJ[0%2C+a+x]+BesselJ[0%2C+b+x]%2C+{x%2C+0%2C+1}]
 
Thank you @phyzguy. I tried it out but it doesn't seem to be working. What should the inout format be?
 
The input should be:

Integrate[x BesselJ[0, a x] BesselJ[0, b x], {x, 0, 1}]

The output is:

(a BesselJ[0, b] BesselJ[1, a] -
b BesselJ[0, a] BesselJ[1, b])/(a^2 - b^2)

which is \frac{a J_0(b) J_1(a) - b J_0(a) J_1(b)}{a^2-b^2}
 
@phyzguy: Thanks! :-) How did you figure out the inout format for WA? Do you know how I can get the steps as well?
 

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