The user is experiencing long computation times in Mathematica while trying to integrate a specific equation with respect to 'phix' from 0 to ∏/2. They express concern about whether the equation has a closed-form solution, as they have been waiting for an hour without a result. The user requests assistance, specifically code to facilitate the integration, rather than a screenshot of the formula. The discussion highlights potential issues with complex integrations in Mathematica and the need for efficient coding solutions. Overall, the thread emphasizes the challenges of computational mathematics and the desire for community support.