Proving Inequality Using Jensen's Inequality

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The discussion revolves around proving an inequality involving integrals and Jensen's inequality. Participants explore the necessary steps to manipulate the given expressions and apply Jensen's inequality effectively. The context includes mathematical reasoning and potential challenges in the proof process.

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  • One participant presents an inequality involving integrals and expresses difficulty in proving it, specifically needing to rewrite the left-hand side or utilize a previous inequality.
  • The participant mentions the requirement to apply Jensen's inequality, indicating that the function involved is convex.
  • Other participants express issues with the visibility of TeX formatting, which may hinder the discussion.
  • A later reply indicates that one participant resolved their issue with TeX formatting, suggesting a potential distraction from the main mathematical discussion.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the visibility of TeX formatting, and the main mathematical inquiry remains unresolved.

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There are limitations regarding the clarity of mathematical expressions due to formatting issues, which may affect the ability to engage fully with the problem presented.

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Let [itex]x \in \mathbb{R}^n[/itex] and

[tex]u_0>0, \qquad \int\limits_\Omega u_0(x) dx =1, \qquad E(t)=\int\limits_\Omega u(x,t)u_0(x)dx[/tex]

Im having trouble proving the following inequality

[tex]\int\limits_\Omega \frac{u_0(x)}{(1+u(x,t))^2}dx \ge \dfrac{1}{(1+E)^2}. \qquad \hbox{(1)}[/tex]

I know i have to use Jensen's inequality

[tex]f\left(\frac{1}{|\Omega|}\int\limits_\Omega u dx \right) \le \frac{1}{|\Omega|}\int\limits_\Omega f(u) dx[/tex],

where [itex]f(u)[/itex] is convex.

But in order to use it to prove (1), I need to rewrite the left hand side of the equation or use a previous inequality right?

There is where I am stuck. Can anybody give me a sugestion pls?
 
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Is it just me or nobody can see the TeX?
 
I cannot either.
 
Well, first of all, it would be nice if someone tell me why the TeX doesn't work. Second of all, i got it, so nevermind.

[tex]\int[/tex]

[tex]\Omega[/tex]

[tex]\omega[/tex]

no \int? nice...
 
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