Stefan-Boltzman's radiation law problem

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The integral of (x^3)/(exp(kx)-1) from 0 to infinity is significant in deriving Stefan-Boltzman's radiation law. A suggested method involves expressing the integrand as a product and using a geometric series expansion to simplify the fraction. After applying partial integration three times, the result is linked to the Riemann zeta function, specifically I = 6ζ(4). Alternative resources like mathematical tables can also provide the solution, confirming I = Γ(4)ζ(4). Understanding the proper limits of integration is crucial for solving this integral correctly.
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Hello everyone,
I cannot solve the following integral
integral from 0 to infinity of (x^3)/(exp(kx)-1) dx with k>0
as you may be able to guess, this integral is very famous one which can be used to deduce Stefan-Boltzman's radiation law
those of you who are experts may quickly recognize it and easily solve it
I've ever learned the trick 4 years ago, now forget hehe
so I would be grateful if you could teach me that trick
any comments are welcome

regards
 
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HINT:Write the integrand as a product between the
x^{3}
and the fraction containing the exponetial;then write the fraction as a sum of a geometic series with ratio e^{-kx}.
Take the sum in the exterior of the integral and then perform three times partial integration.U'll end up with:
I=6\sum_{k=1}^{+\infty} \frac{1}{k^{4}}

which is
I=6\zeta(4)

2.Search the integral in the tables (e.g.Abramowitz & Stegun,Gradsteyn & Rytzik ) to find
I=\Gamma(4)\zeta(4)

Daniel.
 
thank you
before my first posting, I had tried to use the geometrical series expansion, but I performed the summation inside the integral and I didn't realize that with limit of integration from 0 to infinity, I just could replace x by 0.

thanks anyway
 
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