Show that a triple integral = pi/4

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The discussion focuses on evaluating the triple integral of the function \(\sqrt{x^{2}+y^{2}+z^{2}} e^{-({x^{2}+y^{2}+z^{2}})}\) over the first octant, demonstrating that it equals \(\pi/4\). The conversion to spherical coordinates is essential, where the volume element transforms to \(\rho^{2} \sin\phi d\rho d\phi d\theta\). The bounds for \(\theta\) are from 0 to \(\pi/2\) and for \(\phi\) from 0 to \(\pi/2\), while \(\rho\) ranges from 0 to infinity. The integral is confirmed to converge to the specified value as the radius of the sphere approaches infinity.

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Homework Statement



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[itex]\int\int\int \sqrt{x^{2}+y^{2}+z^{2}}[/itex] [itex]e^{-({x^{2}+y^{2}+z^{2}})} dxdydz = \pi/4[/itex] where the bounds of x, y, and z are 0 to infinity

(The improper integral is defined as the limit of a triple integral over the piece of a solid sphere which lies in the first octant as the radius of the sphere increases indefinitely).

Homework Equations



In spherical coordinates, ρ2 = x2 + y2 + z2
dxdydz = ρ2sin∅ drho dpho dtheta

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried converting to spherical coordinates, which gave me

[itex]\int\int\int ρ^{3}[/itex] [itex]e^{-ρ^{2}} sin\phi d\rho d\phi d\theta[/itex]

But I'm not sure what my bounds would be (isn't ρ in relation to theta or phi somehow?) or even if I did, I'm not sure I could integrate it...
 
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Since x, y, z range from 0 to infinity, you are talking about the first octant. To cover all four quadrants, [itex]\theta[/itex] normally ranges from 0 to [itex]2\pi[/itex]. To cover just the first quadrant, it ranges from 0 to [itex]\pi/2[/itex]. To cover all values of z, [itex]\phi[/itex] normally ranges from 0 to [itex]\pi[/itex], to cover just z> 0 it must vary from 0 to [itex]\pi/2[/itex].
 
What about p?
 

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