Virial expansion: Resolving these integrals

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The discussion focuses on resolving specific integrals related to virial expansion, particularly Equation (5) and Equation (26) from a referenced paper. The integral in Equation (5) involves the modified Bessel function K_2(m/T), while Equation (26) pertains to the scalar density ρ_s(T). Participants confirm that ρ_s can be expressed as a function involving K_1(m/T) and provide a detailed formula for its calculation. Numerical methods using software like Matlab and Mathematica are suggested for evaluating the integrals, as analytical solutions are deemed complex. The conversation highlights the usefulness of integral tables in solving these mathematical challenges.
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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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