Math Problem Statement

Please differentiate Li_2(1-x) with respect to x

Solution

To differentiate Li2(1x)\text{Li}_2(1-x) with respect to xx, we use the fact that Li2(z)\text{Li}_2(z) is the dilogarithm function, which is defined as:

Li2(z)=0zln(1t)tdt\text{Li}_2(z) = -\int_0^z \frac{\ln(1-t)}{t} dt

A key property of the dilogarithm function is its derivative:

ddzLi2(z)=ln(1z)z\frac{d}{dz} \text{Li}_2(z) = -\frac{\ln(1-z)}{z}

Now, apply this to Li2(1x)\text{Li}_2(1-x). First, differentiate with respect to xx:

ddxLi2(1x)=ln(x)1x\frac{d}{dx} \text{Li}_2(1-x) = -\frac{\ln(x)}{1-x}

Thus, the derivative of Li2(1x)\text{Li}_2(1-x) with respect to xx is:

ddxLi2(1x)=ln(x)1x\boxed{\frac{d}{dx} \text{Li}_2(1-x) = -\frac{\ln(x)}{1-x}}

Would you like further details on dilogarithms or the derivation?

Here are 5 related questions to explore this further:

  1. What is the dilogarithm function and how is it used in mathematics?
  2. How can we differentiate higher-order polylogarithms?
  3. What is the relation between the dilogarithm function and the Riemann zeta function?
  4. How can you numerically approximate Li2(z)\text{Li}_2(z)?
  5. Are there any special values for Li2(z)\text{Li}_2(z) that are useful in physics or number theory?

Tip: The polylogarithm functions, including the dilogarithm, frequently appear in quantum field theory and number theory, especially when dealing with sums of series or integrals.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Dilogarithm
Differentiation
Special Functions

Formulas

Li_2(z) = -\int_0^z \frac{\ln(1-t)}{t} dt
\frac{d}{dz} Li_2(z) = -\frac{\ln(1-z)}{z}
\frac{d}{dx} Li_2(1-x) = -\frac{\ln(x)}{1-x}

Theorems

Dilogarithm derivative theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate - Advanced Calculus