Regularization of a divergent integral in several variables

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The discussion revolves around the regularization of a divergent integral in several variables, specifically focusing on the integral of the form \(\int_{R^{3}} dxdydz \frac{R(x,y,z)}{Q(x,y,z)}\), where \(R\) and \(Q\) are polynomials. Participants explore methods to handle divergence and the implications of singularities in the context of multiple variables.

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  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes subtracting terms from the integral to regularize it, suggesting a specific form involving coefficients \(C_{i,j,k}\) and polynomial terms.
  • Another participant points out that meromorphic functions in multiple variables do not have isolated singularities, which complicates the proposed approach.
  • A later reply questions the implications of singularities being outside the region of integration, using an example integral that appears to have no poles or singularities within the specified limits.
  • Another participant suggests that a Laurent expansion might be useful if the singularities are off the region of integration.
  • One participant proposes using a change to polar coordinates to simplify the integral, indicating that this transformation could reduce the dimensionality of the integral.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the applicability of certain mathematical techniques to regularize the integral. There is no consensus on a single method or approach, and multiple competing ideas are presented.

Contextual Notes

Participants note limitations regarding the behavior of meromorphic functions in multiple variables and the challenges posed by non-homogeneous rational functions. The discussion also highlights the dependence on the location of singularities relative to the region of integration.

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i've got the following problem

let be the integral [tex]\int_{R^{3}} dxdydz \frac{R(x,y,z)}{Q(x,y,z)}[/tex]

here R(x,y,z) and Q(x,y,z) are Polynomials on several variable.

Let us suppose this integral is divergent, in order to regularize it i have thought about substracting several terms so

[tex]\int_{R^{3}} dxdydz( \frac{R(x,y,z)}{Q(x,y,z)}-\sum_{i,j,k} C_{i,j,k}(x+a)^{i}(y+b)^{j}(z+c)^{k})[/tex]

is convergent, here i,j,k can run from -1 to up a certain finite integer

for the one dimensional case i know how to do it but i have not any idea to generalize to several variables
 
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Meromorphic functions in two or more variables don't have isolated singularities. Hence we can't use the form you've suggested & use functions in x,y,z, Further, non-homogeneous rational functions don't split into partial fractions easily.
 
Eynstone said:
Meromorphic functions in two or more variables don't have isolated singularities. Hence we can't use the form you've suggested & use functions in x,y,z, Further, non-homogeneous rational functions don't split into partial fractions easily.

however, what would happen if this singularities are OFF the region of the integration , for example

[tex]\int_{0}^{\infty} \int_{0}^{\infty} \int_{0}^{\infty}dxdydz \frac{xyz}{xy+yz+zx+2}[/tex]

has NO poles or singularities on the interval [0,oo) x[0,oo) x[0,oo)
 
zetafunction said:
however, what would happen if this singularities are OFF the region of the integration
One might have some luck with the Laurent expansion in that case.
 
could not one use a change to polar coordinates so the integral is now

[tex]\int_{0}^{\infty}r^{2}drF(r, \theta , \phi )d\theta \dphi[/tex]

integration over the angles will make the integral to be one dimensional
 

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