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How to solve for $z$ in $\dfrac{xy}{1-x}=(1-z)(x-x^{1/z})$

How to solve the following for $z$: $$\frac{xy}{1-x}=(1-z)(x-x^{1/z})$$ where $0 < x < 1$, $\;0 < y < 1$, $\;0 < z \leq 1$.
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On the Hurwitz Zeta Function

In my mathematics course in Uni. (I'm a physics student) my prof. gave us the following exercise: to express the Hurwitz Zeta function $\zeta(2k+1,\frac{1}{4})$ with $k=1,2,3,\dots$ in terms of the ...
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Realization of Bessel functions

As I know when whe trying to execute Bessel functions when $z < 8$ we using this formula $$J_\nu(z) = (\frac{1}{2}z)^\nu \sum_{k = 0}^{\infty} \frac{(-\frac{1}{4}z^2)^k}{k!\Gamma(\nu+k+1)}$$ And ...
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Dirichlet L-series and Gamma function question

Could someone help me, please, with this exercise? Consider a sequence of complex numbers $\{a_n\}$ such that $a_n=a_m $ iff $ n\cong m $ mod $q$ for some positive integer $q$. Define the ...
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Calculate an integral involving Hermite polynomials

I have to calculate the integral $$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2^nn!}\sqrt{2^ll!}}\frac{1}{\sqrt{\pi}}\int_{-\infty}^{+\infty}H_n(x)e^{-x^2+kx}H_l(x)\;\mathrm{d}x$$ where $H_n(x)$ is the $n^{th}$ Hermite ...
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How to solve $(m_{(t)} x')' + kx = 0$ Sturm Liouville equation with bessel functions

I have been working on this problem for a while now and think I need assistance. I am trying to solve with respect to $x_{(t)}$ over the interval $t = [0, \infty]$: $$(m_{(t)} x')' + kx = 0$$ ...
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Electric Potential of an off axis charge (Legendre Generating Function)

An insulated disk, uniform surface charge density $\sigma$, of radius R is laid on the xy plane. Deduce the electric potential $V(z)$ along the z-axis. Next ...
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Normalization of the Bessel function

I would greatly appreciate assistance with the following problem. show: $$\int _0 ^\infty J_n(x)dx = 1; \forall n \in \mathbb{N}^+$$ for $J_o,$ use $$\mathscr{L}{J_o(at)} = \int _0 ^\infty ...
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Integral of the square of the Bessel Function

Has anyone ever solved the integral of square of Bessel and Neumann functions? This is for standing wave analysis on a cylindrical object. I need to integrate $(AJ(kr) + BY(kr))^2$ from $r=a$ to ...
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Show that the series representation of the Bessel function works

For the following series representation of the Bessel function: $$w = J_n = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^k z^{n+2k}}{k!(n+k)!2^{n+2k}}.$$ I want to show that w is indeed the Bessel function, such ...
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if system is localized

Consider function $g=e^{-|x|}, x \in R$. Let $\psi_n$ be a Hermite function (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermite_polynomials for definition). Consider system $\Psi=\{\psi_n\}, n \in N$. Let ...
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Relationship between Legendre polynomials and Legendre functions of the second kind

I'm taking an ODE course at the moment, and my instructor gave us the following problem: Derive the following formula for Legendre functions $Q_n(x)$ of the second kind: $$Q_n(x) = P_n(x) ...
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Evaluating $\int_0^1 \! C(x) \, \mathrm dx$ through integration by parts

$$ \int_0^1 \! C(x) \, \mathrm{d} x. $$ where $C(x) = \int_0^x \cos(t^2) \, \mathrm{d} t$. I am really not quite sure how to go about this one, especially given that it needs to be calculated ...
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Finding a general coefficient in the multiplication of the two series

Help me please to find a general coefficient $a_j$ of the following series $$ ...
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integral with bessel function represented as a series [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: prove equality with integral and series This integral was my homework question with $p=2$ and $n=1$. I am wondering if one can get the general formula for p, or at least ...
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prove equality with integral and series

I am stuck on one question with integral. Help me please to show that with $n=1$ the following is true $$ ...
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Condition for frame of $L_2$

Let $f$ be continuous, real valued and compactly supported with exactly one maximum function in $L_2$. Form the functions $$ f_{m,k}=f^m(x-2^k) $$ Under which conditions $\{f_{m,k}\}$ would be a ...
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Beta integral transformation

It's a homework task and I can't get past the last step. Task is to prove that $$ B(x,y)=\int\limits_0^1 \frac{\tau^{x-1}+\tau^{y-1}}{(1+\tau)^{x+y}} \mathrm{d}\tau $$ By substituting ...
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Lower bound for the eigenvalue

For a given real number $c>0$ define functions $\left(\psi_{k,c}(\cdot)\right)_{k\ge0}$, as an eigenfunctions of the Sturm-Liouville operators $L_c$ defined $$ ...
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Hermite functions and integral

Let $$ h_n(x)=(-1)^n\gamma_ne^{x^2/2} \frac{d^n}{dx^n}e^{-x^2}, $$ where $\gamma_n=\pi^{-1/4}2^{-n/2}(n!)^{-1/2}$, be Hermite function. Consider $$ ...
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$n$-th derivative of the prolate spheroidal function

For a given real number $c>0$ define functions $\left(\psi_{k,c}(\cdot)\right)_{k\ge0}$, as an eigenfunctions of the Sturm-Liouville operators $L_c$ defined $$ ...
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Expansions of Hermite functions

I am wondering if someone knows good references. I am looking for expansions of Hermite functions, which gives connections between rates of decay and smoothness of coefficients. Thank you for your ...
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integral with Bessel function

Let $n$ be half an odd integer, say $n=k+1/2, k \in Z$. Let $q\geq 1$. I would like to calculate (or approximate) the following integral $$ \int_0^{\infty}\left(\sqrt{\frac{\pi}{2}}\cdot 1\cdot 3\cdot ...
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Using Rouche's theorem

Let $p>1$. Consider $\phi(p)=\int_0^{\infty}\left|\frac{\sin t}{t}\right|^pdt$. Function $\phi(p)$ is analytic on its domain. It's derivative, $\phi'(p)=\int_0^{\infty}\left|\frac{\sin ...
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question on the expansion of the function

For a given real number $c>0$ define functions $\left(\psi_k^c(\cdot)\right)_{k\ge0}$, as an eigenfunctions of the Sturm-Liouville operators $L_c$ defined $$ ...
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Satisfying a Differential Equation and complex Laguerre

I have the following problem Show that $$L_n(x)=\frac{e^x}{2 \pi i}\oint \frac{t^n e^{-t}}{(t-x)^{n+1}}dt$$ satisfies $$x\, L_n^{\prime\prime}+(1-x)L_n^\prime+n\, L_n=0$$ where the contour is ...
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An integral of a complementary error function

I really appreciate it if someone help me solving this integral: $$ \int \frac 1x \cdot \operatorname{Erfc}^n x\, dx,$$ where $\operatorname{Erfc}$ is the complementary error function, defined as ...
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finding bound for the integral

I am trying to get bound for the following integral $$ \int_0^{\infty}\frac{1}{|x|^r}dx, \mbox{for } 1\leq r< \infty $$ In particular, the bound of the form $\frac{constant}{r}$. Sorry, we can ...
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integral of Bessel function

How to compute the following integral of Bessel function $J_1$ $$ \int_0^{\infty}|x^{-s+1}J_1^s|dx, s\geq 2 $$ Can it be computed the same way as in An integral about Bessel function Or there are ...
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How can I solve this integral equation in terms of Hermite polynomials?

It must be proven that the solution of the integral equation $$f(x)=\int_{-\infty}^{+\infty} e^{-(x-t)^2} g(t)dt$$ is $$g(x)=\frac{1}{\sqrt{}\pi}\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{f^{(n)}(0)}{2^nn!} H_n(x)$$ ...
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Integral Representations of Hermite Polynomial?

One of my former students asked me how to go from one presentation of the Hermite Polynomial to another. And I'm embarassed to say, I've been trying and failing miserably. (I'm guessing this is a ...
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Some questions about the gamma function

Show that $\Gamma(y) = \int_0^{\infty}{e^{-x}x^{y-1}\,dx}$ is finite for $y>0$ both as an improper Riemann integral and as a Lebesgue integral. Show $\Gamma'(y) = ...