Math Problem Statement

what is the integration of e^x^2

Solution

The integral of ex2e^{x^2} is a well-known problem in mathematics, and unfortunately, it cannot be expressed in terms of elementary functions (polynomials, exponentials, logarithms, etc.). This means there is no simple closed-form solution.

However, the integral can be represented using a special function known as the error function, denoted as erf(x)\text{erf}(x), which is closely related to the Gaussian integral.

The integral is:

ex2dx=π2erfi(x)\int e^{x^2} \, dx = \frac{\sqrt{\pi}}{2} \, \text{erfi}(x)

where erfi(x)\text{erfi}(x) is the imaginary error function, and it is related to the standard error function erf(x)\text{erf}(x).

Alternatively, for practical purposes, the integral is often computed numerically, using methods like series expansion or specialized computational algorithms.

Would you like a more detailed explanation on error functions, or how to evaluate this integral numerically?

Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:

  1. What is the error function, and how is it derived?
  2. How can I approximate the integral of ex2e^{x^2} numerically?
  3. What are some other integrals that cannot be expressed in elementary functions?
  4. How does the error function relate to the normal distribution in statistics?
  5. Can the integral of ex2e^{x^2} be solved using a series expansion?

Tip: For integrals that don't have elementary solutions, numerical methods and special functions are often the go-to approach.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integral Calculus
Error Function
Gaussian Integral
Numerical Integration

Formulas

∫ e^(x^2) dx = (√π/2) * erfi(x)

Theorems

Error Function Theorem
Gaussian Integral

Suitable Grade Level

University Level (Advanced Calculus)