How to Solve the Scalar Density Integral in Spherical Coordinates?

In summary, a scalar density integral is a mathematical concept used to calculate the total mass or charge within a given volume. It differs from a regular integral in that it involves a scalar density function and results in a scalar quantity. Some applications of scalar density integrals include determining center of mass and solving problems in physics and engineering. A scalar density integral can be negative if the function has negative values within the volume. Common methods for solving these integrals include substitution, integration by parts, and using cylindrical or spherical coordinates.
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Korbid
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hi!

i need to solve this integral:

[itex]\rho_s=\int (m/\omega)e^{-\omega/T}d{\vec k}[/itex]
where [itex]\omega=\sqrt{m^2+{\vec k}}[/itex] is the dispersion relation, T is the temperature of the system and m the mass of a particle

Thank you!
 
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How do you add a scalar to a vector?

If k would be a scalar, the derivative of ##e^{-\omega / T}## looks promising.
 
  • #3
Sorry! I was wrong!

[itex] \omega = \sqrt{m^2 + \vec{k}^2} [/itex]

However, i still can't solve it.
 
  • #4
Did you try spherical coordinates?
 

1. What is a scalar density integral?

A scalar density integral is a mathematical concept used in physics and engineering to calculate the total mass or charge contained within a given volume. It involves integrating a scalar density function over the volume to find its total value.

2. How is a scalar density integral different from a regular integral?

A scalar density integral is different from a regular integral in that it involves a scalar density function, which represents the intensity or concentration of a physical quantity (such as mass or charge) at each point in space, rather than a regular function. The resulting value is also a scalar quantity rather than a vector.

3. What are some applications of scalar density integrals?

Scalar density integrals have many applications in physics and engineering, including calculating the total mass or charge of a given object or region, determining the center of mass, and solving problems related to fluid dynamics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics.

4. Can a scalar density integral be negative?

Yes, a scalar density integral can be negative if the scalar density function has negative values within the given volume. This can happen, for example, when dealing with a region of space containing both positive and negative charges.

5. What are some common methods for solving scalar density integrals?

Some common methods for solving scalar density integrals include the substitution method, the integration by parts method, and the method of cylindrical or spherical coordinates. The specific method used will depend on the complexity of the integral and the given function.

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