MHB Laplace's Method (Integration)

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The discussion focuses on evaluating the integral I(x) using Laplace's Method, aiming to show that I(x) asymptotically approaches (4√2e^x)/√(πx) as x approaches infinity. The user initially attempted to use a McLaurin series expansion but did not achieve the desired result. Key points include the evaluation of the function h(t) at t=0 and its derivative, as well as approximating f(t) around t=0. The suggestion is made to consider t=1, where h(t) reaches its maximum, indicating a potential area for further analysis. The conversation emphasizes the importance of identifying critical points in the integral for accurate asymptotic evaluation.
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Consider the integral
\begin{equation}
I(x)=\int^{2}_{0} (1+t) \exp\left(x\cos\left(\frac{\pi(t-1)}{2}\right)\right) dt
\end{equation}
Use Laplace's Method to show that
\begin{equation}
I(x) \sim \frac{4\sqrt{2}e^{x}}{\sqrt{\pi x}} \end{equation}
as $x\rightarrow\infty$.
=> I have tried using the expansion of $I(x)$ in McLaurin series but did not get the answer.
here,
\begin{equation}
h(t)=cos(\frac{\pi(t-1)}{2})
\end{equation}
$h(0)= 0$
$h'(0)= \frac {\pi}{2}$
Also $f(t)= (1+t) \approx f(0) =1$, so that
\begin{equation}
I(x)\sim \int^{\delta}_{0} e^{x \frac{\pi}{2}t} dt
\end{equation}
after that I tried doing integration by substitution $\tau = x \frac{\pi}{2} t$ but did not get the answer.
please help me.
 
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I think you should take a look at $$t=1$$ where $$h(t)$$ reaches its maximum.
 
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