Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the search for a comprehensive source that provides the derivation of integral formulae commonly found in calculus textbooks and online resources. Participants express interest in understanding the derivation process rather than just the formulae themselves.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant notes that integral formulae are typically listed in textbooks or websites, such as Wikipedia, but expresses a desire to see the derivations of these formulae.
- Another participant shares a link to a website that aims to compile proofs of integrals from the Gradshteyn and Ryzhik integral tables, although they mention that there are still many gaps in the content.
- A different participant comments that the website only provides an outline rather than complete derivations.
- One participant raises a concern about the lack of consensus on what constitutes "all the integral formulae," pointing out that different integral tables vary in what they consider fundamental and what can be derived from existing integrals.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the availability and completeness of integral derivations, with no consensus on what "all the integral formulae" entails.
Contextual Notes
The discussion highlights the variability in integral tables and the subjective nature of what is considered fundamental, indicating that assumptions about the completeness of integral formulae may differ among participants.