MHB Series representation for this integral

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The discussion focuses on finding a series representation for the integral involving the expression $$\int_{i=0}^\infty {x^{\frac{2n-1}{2}}(b+x)^{-n}}e^{\left(-{\frac{x^2}{2m}}+\frac{x}{p}\right)} dx$$ where b, m, n, and p are constants. A reference to a similar integral is made, which has a known series representation involving the parabolic cylinder function, but no direct match for the original expression exists. The suggested approach includes writing power series for the exponential and the term (b+x)^{-n}, multiplying these series, and then integrating term by term. The discussion highlights the need for assistance in identifying or deriving the series representation for the integral in question. Overall, the thread seeks expert input on this complex mathematical problem.
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I am trying to find a series representation for the following expression
$$\int_{i=0}^\infty {x^{\frac{2n-1}{2}}(b+x)^{-n}}e^{\left(-{\frac{x^2}{2m}}+\frac{x}{p}\right)} dx$$ ; b,m,n,p are constant.

Is there a name for this function?

I found a series representation for $$\int_{i=0}^\infty {x^{\frac{2n-1}{2}}}e^{\left(-{\frac{x^2}{2m}}+\frac{x}{p}\right)} dx$$ in Table of Integrals, Series and Products by Gradshteyn and Ryzhik, involving parabolic cylinder function, but nothing that fits the first expression.

Any help would be appreciated.
 
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I would try writing power series representations for the exponential and (b+ x)^{-n}, multiply the series, then integrate term by term.
 

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