Parabolic coordinate system question

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The discussion focuses on converting the binding conditions of a 3D solid bounded by two paraboloids into parabolic coordinates. The original binding condition in Cartesian coordinates is transformed to -1 + s²t² < t² - s² < 1 - s²t². The user seeks assistance in determining the functions of s, t, and p, as well as the limits of integration for calculating the volume using a triple integral and the metric tensor derived for parabolic coordinates.

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Homework Statement



a 3D solid is bounded by 2 paraboloids. The binding condition in cartesian coordinates is

-1+(x2+y2) < 2z < 1-(x2+y2)

a) rewrite the binding condition in parabolic coordinates
b) using parabolic coordinates and the (already derived) metric tensor, find the volume of the solid

Homework Equations



x=stcos(p) y= stsin(p) z= (t2-s2)/2

The Attempt at a Solution




I found the binding conditions to be equal to

-1 + s2t2 < t2 - s2 < 1 - s2t2

I have the metric tensor and I know i just need to do a triple integral and multiply by the square root of the metric tensor but how do I find the functions of s, t and p and how do I know the limits of integration?

I've tried splitting it into two inequalities and moving the variables around looking for a pattern but I can't really see anything.


any help would be greatly appreciated

thank you

-Felicity
 
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