Interesting integral involving modulus of difference of vectors, how to solve?

In summary, an integral is a mathematical concept used to calculate the total accumulated value of a function over a certain interval by finding the area under a curve in a graph. The modulus of difference of vectors is a measure of the distance between two vectors in a given space and is used in integrals as a way to determine limits of integration and solve for the integral. To solve an integral involving modulus of difference of vectors, one must set up the integral, simplify using trigonometric identities or algebraic manipulation, and use integration techniques. Real-world applications of these integrals can be found in physics and engineering, such as calculating work done by a force, displacement of an object, and the center of mass of an object, as well as finding
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Homework Statement


how do i solve (or approximate if not solvable) this integral

[tex]\int\int e^{-\alpha(|\vec{r}_1-\vec{r}_2|-r_0)^2} d^3\vec{r}_1 d^3\vec{r}_2[/tex]

[tex]\alpha>0[/tex]

Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution


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Compute:
[tex]
|r_{1}-r_{2}|^{2}=(r_{1}-r_{2}).(r_{1}-r_{2})
[/tex]
What do you get? Or take an easier example, can you compute:
[tex]
\int\int e^{-\alpha (|x-y|-a)^{2}}dxdy
[/tex]
 

1. What is an integral?

An integral is a mathematical concept that represents the area under a curve in a graph. It is used to calculate the total accumulated value of a function over a certain interval.

2. What is modulus of difference of vectors?

The modulus of difference of vectors is a measure of the distance between two vectors in a given space. It is calculated by finding the magnitude of the difference between the two vectors.

3. How is the modulus of difference of vectors used in the integral?

The modulus of difference of vectors is used in the integral as a measure of the distance between the two vectors being integrated. It helps to determine the limits of integration and is an important factor in solving the integral.

4. How do you solve an integral involving modulus of difference of vectors?

To solve an integral involving modulus of difference of vectors, you first need to set up the integral using the appropriate limits of integration. Then, use trigonometric identities or algebraic manipulation to simplify the integral. Finally, use integration techniques such as substitution or integration by parts to evaluate the integral.

5. What are some real-world applications of integrals involving modulus of difference of vectors?

Integrals involving modulus of difference of vectors have many applications in physics and engineering. They are used to calculate the work done by a force, the displacement of an object, and the center of mass of an object. They are also used in calculating the area of curved surfaces and in calculating the distance between two objects in motion.

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