Math Problem Statement

Can you do the integrating step in depth

Solution

Certainly! Let's take a closer look at the integration step:

Given the Taylor series expansion: ex2=n=0(1)nx2nn!e^{-x^2} = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^n x^{2n}}{n!}

We want to integrate: 01ex2dx=01n=0(1)nx2nn!dx\int_{0}^{1} e^{-x^2} \, dx = \int_{0}^{1} \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^n x^{2n}}{n!} \, dx

Since the series converges uniformly on [0,1][0, 1], we can interchange the sum and the integral: 01n=0(1)nx2nn!dx=n=001(1)nx2nn!dx\int_{0}^{1} \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^n x^{2n}}{n!} \, dx = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \int_{0}^{1} \frac{(-1)^n x^{2n}}{n!} \, dx

Now, let's integrate each term individually: 01(1)nx2nn!dx\int_{0}^{1} \frac{(-1)^n x^{2n}}{n!} \, dx

This simplifies to: (1)nn!01x2ndx\frac{(-1)^n}{n!} \int_{0}^{1} x^{2n} \, dx

We need to evaluate the integral: 01x2ndx\int_{0}^{1} x^{2n} \, dx

To integrate x2nx^{2n}: x2ndx=x2n+12n+1+C\int x^{2n} \, dx = \frac{x^{2n+1}}{2n+1} + C

Evaluating this definite integral from 0 to 1: 01x2ndx=[x2n+12n+1]01=12n+12n+102n+12n+1=12n+1\int_{0}^{1} x^{2n} \, dx = \left[ \frac{x^{2n+1}}{2n+1} \right]_{0}^{1} = \frac{1^{2n+1}}{2n+1} - \frac{0^{2n+1}}{2n+1} = \frac{1}{2n+1}

Thus: 01x2ndx=12n+1\int_{0}^{1} x^{2n} \, dx = \frac{1}{2n+1}

Substituting this back into our earlier expression: 01(1)nx2nn!dx=(1)nn!12n+1\int_{0}^{1} \frac{(-1)^n x^{2n}}{n!} \, dx = \frac{(-1)^n}{n!} \cdot \frac{1}{2n+1}

Now, summing over all terms nn from 0 to \infty: 01ex2dx=n=0(1)n(2n+1)n!\int_{0}^{1} e^{-x^2} \, dx = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^n}{(2n+1)n!}

Therefore, the integral 01ex2dx\int_{0}^{1} e^{-x^2} \, dx written as an infinite series is: 01ex2dx=n=0(1)n(2n+1)n!\int_{0}^{1} e^{-x^2} \, dx = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^n}{(2n+1)n!}

Do you have any more questions or need further clarification?

Here are some additional questions you might consider:

  1. What are some common methods for approximating definite integrals?
  2. Can you provide more examples of integrating series term-by-term?
  3. How do you test for uniform convergence of a series?
  4. What is the significance of the factorial in the Taylor series?
  5. Can you explain how the exponential function ex2e^{-x^2} is used in probability theory?

Tip: When working with series and integrals, carefully consider the conditions under which you can interchange summation and integration to ensure the steps are valid.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Taylor Series
Infinite Series
Integral Calculus

Formulas

Taylor series expansion
Integral of a power function

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced Undergraduate