Virial expansion: Resolving these integrals

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The discussion revolves around resolving specific integrals related to the virial expansion, particularly focusing on the scalar density \(\rho_s(T)\) and the modified Bessel function \(K_2(m/T)\). Participants explore analytical and numerical methods for solving these integrals, referencing equations from academic papers.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests help with resolving the integral \(\int e^{-\omega_1/T}d{\vec k}_1\) where \(\omega_1=\sqrt{m^2+{\vec k}^2_1}\) and seeks clarification on the function \(K_2(m/T)\).
  • Another participant identifies \(K_2\) as a modified Bessel function and defines \(\rho_s\) as the scalar density of the gas.
  • A participant inquires about solving the integral for \(\rho_s\) using Matlab.
  • Another participant suggests that obtaining the integral analytically may be challenging and proposes evaluating it numerically instead.
  • A later post claims to have found a solution for \(\rho_s\) and provides a detailed expression involving integrals and the modified Bessel function \(K_1\).
  • Participants confirm the correctness of the solution through numerical checks with Mathematica and Matlab.
  • One participant references a paper where they found the integral used in their calculations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the difficulty of obtaining the integral analytically and support the idea of numerical evaluation. There is a shared acknowledgment of the correctness of the derived expression for \(\rho_s\), but no consensus on the best method for solving the integrals exists.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific equations from academic texts, which may contain assumptions or conditions not fully explored in the discussion. The reliance on numerical methods suggests potential limitations in analytical approaches.

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Hi! From this text: http://arxiv.org/pdf/nucl-th/0004061v1.pdf
I need to resolve these integrals.

1) Equation (5), \int e^{-\omega_1/T}d{\vec k}_1 =? where \omega_1=\sqrt{m^2+{\vec k}^2_1}
What function is K_2(m/T)?
2) Equation (26), \rho_s(T)

Thanks!
 
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Thanks, vanhees71!
But, how I can solve the integral of the scalar density. With Matlab, for example?
 
Is there anyone who can tell me the solution of \rho_s? Please.
 
I think, it's not so easy to get this integral analytically. I'd evaluate it numerically, which is not big deal.
 
Well, i think the same thing...Thank you vanhees71!
 
Hi guys! I didn't give up!
Finally, I found the solution of \rho_s

\rho_s=\frac{g}{(2\pi)^3}\int \frac{m}{\omega}e^{-\omega/T}d\vec{k}=\frac{g}{(2\pi)^3}\int \frac{m}{\sqrt{m^2+k^2}}e^{-\frac{\sqrt{m^2+k^2}}{T}}d\vec{k}=\frac{mg}{(2\pi)^3}\int^{\infty}_0 4\pi\frac{k^2}{\sqrt{m^2+k^2}}e^{-\frac{\sqrt{m^2+k^2}}{T}}dk=\frac{g}{2\pi^2}m^2TK_1(m/T)

where \int^{\infty}_0 \frac{x^{2n}}{\sqrt{x^2+b^2}}e^{-a\sqrt{x^2+b^2}}dx=\frac{2^n}{\sqrt{\pi}}\Gamma(n+1/2)(b/a)K_1(ab)
 
Wow, great! Where did you find this integral? I checked it numerically with Mathematica, and it's correct.
 
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I see, the good old integral tables are not yet completely superfluous. :-)
 

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