Function Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. F

    "Trick" for a specific potential function defined with an integral

    Hello, To first clarify what I want to know : I read the answer proposed from the solution manual and I understand it. What I want to understand is how they came up with the solution, and if there is a way to get better at this. I have to show that, given a vector field ##F## such that ## F ...
  2. D

    Prove that a locally constant function is constant on a connected X

    Let $X$ be a topological space and ##Y## a set. A function ##f: X \to Y## is said to be locally constant if, for every ##x \in X##, there is an open set ##U## containing ##x## so that the restriction ##f|_U: U \to Y## is constant. Prove that if ##X## is connected, a locally constant function on...
  3. R

    How to find the residue of a complex function

    Hi, I'm trying to find the residue of $$f(z) = \frac{z^2}{(z^2 + a^2)^2}$$ Since I have 2 singularities which are double poles. I'm using this formula $$Res f(± ia) = \lim_{z\to\ \pm ia}(\frac{1}{(2-1)!} \frac{d}{dz}(\frac{(z \pm a)^2 z^2}{(z^2 + a^2)^2}) )$$ then, $$\lim_{z\to\ \pm ia}...
  4. Mayhem

    Particle in a box: Finding <T> of an electron given a wave function

    If ##\hat{T} = -\frac{\hbar}{2m}\frac{\mathrm{d^2} }{\mathrm{d} x^2}##, then the expectation value of the kinetic energy should be given as: $$\begin{align*} \left \langle T \right \rangle &= \int_{0}^{L} \sqrt{\frac{2}{L}} \sin{\left(\frac{\pi x}{L}\right)}...
  5. J

    Is the magnetic field B→. a state function and exact differential?

    is the magnetic field B→. a state function and exact differential? I argued that it's a state function, what do you guys think
  6. chwala

    Find the domain of the inverse of a function

    This is a textbook problem: now for part a) no issue here, the range of the function is ##-1≤f(x)≤299## now for part b) i got ##x≥-1## but the textbook indicates the solution as ##x≥0## hmmmmm i think, that's not correct...
  7. Arman777

    I What is the function that describes this Asymptotic behaviour?

    I would like to find a function such that for $$a(x) \rightarrow 1~\text{for}~(x \gg x_c)$$ $$a(x) \rightarrow f(x)~\text{for}~(x \ll x_c)$$ What could be the ##a(x)## ? I have tried some simple functions but could not figure it out. Maybe I am just blind to see the correct result.
  8. K

    A Dissipation function is homogeneous in ##\dot{q}## second degree proof

    We have Rayleigh's dissipation function, defined as ## \mathcal{F}=\frac{1}{2} \sum_{i}\left(k_{x} v_{i x}^{2}+k_{y} v_{i j}^{2}+k_{z} v_{i z}^{2}\right) ## Also we have transformation equations to generalized coordinates as ##\begin{aligned} \mathbf{r}_{1} &=\mathbf{r}_{1}\left(q_{1}, q_{2}...
  9. PainterGuy

    Random variable and probability density function

    Hi, I was trying to solve the attached problem which shows its solution as well. I cannot understand how and where they are getting the equations 3.69 and 3.69A from. Are they substituting the values of θ₁ and θ₂ into Expression 1 after performing the differentiation to get equations 3.70 and...
  10. tixi

    Finding analyticity of a complex function involving ln(iz)

    Hey everyone! I got stuck with one of my homework questions. I don't 100% understand the question, let alone how I should get started with the problem. The picture shows the whole problem, but I think I managed doing the a and b parts, just got stuck with c. How do I find the largest region in...
  11. O

    Arc length of vector function - the integral seems impossible

    The vector equation is ## v(x)=(e^x cos(2x), e^x sin(2x), e^x) ## I know the arc-length formula is ## S=\int_a^b \|v(x)\| \,dx ## I found the derivative from a previous question dealing with this same function, but the when I plug it into the arc-length function I get an integral that I've...
  12. K

    Sketch the function by hand -- I'm confused on how to do this

    Sketch by hand the function determined as f(x) = 1/28 (7√−16x^2 + 16x + 5 + 12) and then From the sketch, determine the domain and range of f in interval notation. Hint: Interpret f as part of a circle. You must include in your solutions the inputs and outputs you used to help you sketch the...
  13. PainterGuy

    I Distribution function and random variable

    Hi, I cannot figure out how they got Table 2.1. For example, how come when x=1, F_X(x)=1/2? Could you please help me with it? Hi-resolution copy of the image: https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/2951/w9yTCQ.jpg
  14. R

    Cauchy Riemann complex function real and imaginary parts

    Hi, I have to find the real and imaginary parts and then using Cauchy Riemann calculate ##\frac{df}{dz}## First, ##\frac{df}{dz} = \frac{1}{(1+z)^2}## Then, ##f(z)= \frac{1}{1+z} = \frac{1}{1+ x +iy} => \frac{1+x}{(1+x)^2 +y^2} - \frac{-iy}{(1+x^2) + y^2}## thus, ##\frac{df}{dz} =...
  15. L

    I Understanding relationship between heat equation & Green's function

    Given a 1D heat equation on the entire real line, with initial condition ##u(x, 0) = f(x)##. The general solution to this is: $$ u(x, t) = \int \phi(x-y, t)f(y)dy $$ where ##\phi(x, t)## is the heat kernel. The integral looks a lot similar to using Green's function to solve differential...
  16. Fred Wright

    A What is the unique special function in this integral problem?

    While studying the solution to a integral problem I found online I ran across a special function I am unfamiliar with. The integral is $$ \int_0^{\infty}\frac{t^{\frac{m+1}{n}-1}}{1+t}dt=\mathcal{B}(\frac{m+1}{n},1-\frac{m+1}{n}) $$ This certainly isn't the normal beta function. What is it...
  17. Eclair_de_XII

    B Is it invalid to redefine the sgn function in this way in a proof?

    Let ##S_n## denote ##\{1,\ldots,n\}##, where ##n\in\mathbb{N}##. Recall that the ##\textrm{sgn}## function maps a permutation of ##S_n## to an element in ##\{1,0,-1\}##. We want to rework the definition of ##\textrm{sgn}## because it is not sufficient for some proofs about determinants. For...
  18. Dom Tesilbirth

    How to find the partition function of the 1D Ising model?

    Attempt at a solution: \begin{aligned}Z=\sum ^{N}_{r=0}C\left( N,r\right) e^{-\beta \left[ -NJ+2rJ\right] }\\ \Rightarrow Z=e^{\beta NJ}\sum ^{N}_{r=0}C\left( N,r\right) e^{-2\beta rJ}\end{aligned} Let ##e^{-2\beta J}=x##. Then ##e^{-2\beta rJ}=x^{r}##. \begin{aligned}\therefore Z=e^{\beta...
  19. M

    I Fit a non-linear function to this time series

    I have an experimantally obtained time series: n_test(t) with about 5500 data points. Now I assume that this n_test(t) should follow the following equation: n(t) = n_max - (n_max - n_start)*exp(-t/tau). How can I find the values for n_start, n_max and tau so as to find the best fit to the...
  20. Poetria

    Matrix Function - Check Understanding

    I would say that what this matrix does is rotate e.g. a vector by ##\pi/2## clockwise. Am I right? I would like to check my understanding.
  21. J

    I Is this business graph an exponential or polynomial function?

    GRAPH WITH VALUES: Sorry I have a small dilema, I don't know if this is a exponential or polynomial function. I'd think its exponential but it doesn't have same change of factors.
  22. Wes Turner

    How to calculate airplane noise as a function of distance?

    I live close to the (landing) flight path to a major airport. The city has been working with the airport and the FAA to deal with complaints about the noise the jets make as they come in for a landing. I recently attended a meeting where various solutions were discussed, such as changing the...
  23. S

    How should a program make a function out of a symbolic expression?

    Suppose a program computes or reads-in a symbolic mathematical expression like ##2x^2 - xy + y##. What's an effective way to cause the program to implement the expression as a function (e.g. implement ## f(x,y) = 2x^2 - xy + y##) when the programmer doesn't know in advance what the expression...
  24. Tymothee Waldner

    I Schrödinger wave function: How to use it to get 3-D atomic orbitals?

    Hi, I am 16 year old and I am very interested in Physics. This summer I solved Schrödinger equation using griffiths' introduction to quantum physics and other sources. I achieved to get an exact solution of the wave function but I would like to plot it in a programm in order to get the 3d...
  25. redtree

    I Fourier transform of a function in spherical coordinates

    I am trying to understand the relationship between Fourier conjugates in the spherical basis. Thus for two functions ##f(\vec{x}_3)## and ##\hat{f}(\vec{k}_3)##, where \begin{equation} \begin{split} \hat{f}(\vec{k}_3) &= \int_{\mathbb{R}^3} e^{-2 \pi i \vec{k}_3 \cdot \vec{x}_3} f(\vec{x}_3...
  26. Poetria

    Critical points of a multivariable function (wave equation)

    I would like to check my understanding of this problem. There are the following possibilities: a. Isolated points where the gradient is 0. b. The level curves of height 0 c. The level curves of height 1. d. The level curves of height -1. e. None of the above. I would choose a, c, d. Where...
  27. jisbon

    Engineering How to Calculate the Magnitude and Phase of the Transfer Function H(e^{jw})?

    Tried this, but not sure how am I supposed to square the whole equation and then square root it since this will inevitably give me imaginary values. Am I supposed to ignore the imaginary values? Also, how can I find out the phase in this case? Usually, it's taking the exponents but in this case...
  28. karush

    MHB What is the graph of the function with an initial value problem of 2.2.21?

    this had ahttps://mathhelpboards.com/threads/2-2-21-ivp.27772/ but wanted to add tikz graph orifinally authored by Klazs van Aarsen \begin{tikzpicture}%[scale=.6] [declare function = {radius(\phi)=sqrt((3*sin(\phi)+cos(\phi)) / (sin(\phi)^3 -cos(\phi)^3)); },] % \draw[help lines] (-3,-2) grid...
  29. C

    I have a few questions about Formalization & Pseudo-code

    Hello, I have a few questions and I'd appreciate if you can please help me. 1. If I want to say "for every ## i \in \Bbb N ## and ## 0 \leq j \leq i ## define ## A_{i,j} := i ## and ## B_{i,j} := i \cdot j ## ", then is the logical formula used for this is as such?: ## \forall i \in \Bbb N...
  30. Eclair_de_XII

    If the inverse image of the image of a set via some function is equal....

    ##A=(-1,1)## ##B=[0,1)## Define ##f:A\longrightarrow B## by ##f(x)=x^2## Set ##X=A##. ##f(X)=\{f(x):x\in X\}=\{x^2:x\in(-1,1)\}=B## ##f^{-1}(f(X))=\{x\in A:f(x)\in f(X)\}=\{x\in (-1,1):x^2\in B\}=X## Now choose a non-zero point ##y\in f(X)##. There are two pre-images of this point: ##x,-x\in...
  31. karush

    MHB Tikz for Gaussian Function: Enhance Your Figures with Custom Commands

    ok I don't think MHB will process a newcommand but I don't know how to put this in the after \begin{tikzpicture} line the problem with posting pic here is eventually they get remove and OP is useless... this tikz code renders in overleaf but I also have many newcommands in preamble
  32. ArisMartinez

    Taking the derivative of a function of a function

    Summary:: According to Yale’s University PHYS: 200: v*(dv/dt) = d(v^2/2)/dt Could someone explain how has he reached that conclusion? He claims to be some standard derivation rules, but I can’t find anything about it. As much as I can tell: (dv/dt)* v = v’ * v = a* v thanks! [Moderator's...
  33. mastermechanic

    How to implement PID control in Arduino w/o using loop function?

    Last week I encountered a problem in my graduate project. The project was about designing an autonomous and mobile robot that picks up 9 glass tiles from a stack point and place them into a 3x3 matrix with minimum tolerance. I am using a DC motor with an infinite turn potentiometer for closed...
  34. redtree

    B Difference between a continuously differentiable function and a wave

    What is the difference between an absolutely continuously differentiable function and a wave? Are all absolutely continuously differentiable equations waves?
  35. jaychay

    MHB Understanding the Harmonic Function Problem

    Please help me I am struggle with this question Thank you in advance
  36. jaychay

    MHB How to Solve a Harmonic Function Problem Involving Partial Derivatives?

    Can you please help me how to do it ? I am really struggle with this question. Thank you in advance
  37. Leo Liu

    I What is the Definition of the Delta Function?

    I came across it in the derivation of Gauss' law of electric flux from Coulomb's law. I did some research on it, but the wikipedia page about it was slightly confusing. All I know about it is that it models an instantaneous surge by a distribution. However I am still perplexed by this concept...
  38. jaychay

    MHB Struggling with Complex Number Function? Need Help?

    Can you help me with this two questions I am really struggle on how to do it Please help me Thank you in advance
  39. newjerseyrunner

    I Creating a function with specific shape, intercepts, integral....

    I'm trying to see if I can calculate the peak draw weight of my bow based on the draw length and the velocity of the arrow and a known shape of a curve, but I'm not quite sure how to make such a function, if there even is such a way. This is the shape of the draw weight plotted against...
  40. N

    A Probability Density Function: Converting Experimental Observations to PDF

    Hi All I am currently doing Master in data science. I came across the function PDF probability density function which is used to find cumulative probability(range) of a continuous random variable. The PDF probability density function is plotted against probability density in y-axis and...
  41. Safinaz

    Integration of an exponential function

    My trial : I think ## \int ~ dy ~ e^{-2 \alpha(y)} ## dose not simply equal: ## - \frac{1}{2}e^{-2 \alpha(y)} ## cause ##\alpha## is a function in ##y ##. So any help about the right answer is appreciated!
  42. fenyutanchan

    How Does Scalar QCD Beta Function Calculation Differ in Various Sources?

    I have calculated $Z$s as $$ \begin{aligned} Z_1 & = 1 + \frac{3g^2}{16\pi^2} \left[ 2 C(R) - \frac12 T(A) \right] \frac1{\epsilon} + \cdots, \\ Z_2 &= 1 + \frac{3g^2}{8\pi^2} C(R) \frac1{\epsilon} + \cdots, \\ Z_3 &= 1 + \frac{g^2}{24\pi^2} \left[ 5 T(A) - T(R) \right] \frac1{\epsilon} +...
  43. Sciencemaster

    I Exploring Wave Function Collapse and Measuring Particles

    Hello! Let's say we have a wave function. Maybe it's in a potential well, maybe not, I think it's arbitrary here. This wave function is one-dimensional for now to keep things simple. Then, we use a device, maybe a photon emitter and detector system where the photon crosses paths with the wave...
  44. H

    Engineering Control block diagram's transfer function

    The ac signal is converted to DC signal which is connected to a capacitor to filter the DC signal. The filter DC signal is step down for 12volt to 5 volt using a voltage regulator. The regulated DC signal is connected to a crystal oscillator that converts the DC signal to a square wave signal...
  45. Eclair_de_XII

    LaTeX How do TeX's four processors function in tandem with one another?

    {\catcode`\^^M=12 \endlinechar=`\^^J \catcode`\^^J=5 This is an M: This is a middle line. This is a "J": } As I see it, the TeX processor would first need to feed this to the input processor to be transformed into a token list. The input processor would see the code I posted above with their...
  46. V

    Approaching Jacobian Calculation for a Single Function with Multiple Variables

    I'm used to calculating Jacobians with several functions, so my only question would be how do I approach solving this one with only one function but three variables? I think our function becomes (s^2+sin(rt)-3)/since we are looking for J(f/s). So then would our Jacobian simply be J=[∂f/∂s...
  47. Poetria

    Intersection of a function f(x,y) with a plane

    Since z=0, the only variable that counts is x. So the solution would be: $$\frac {f \left(a + \Delta\ x, b \right) - f(a,b)} {\left( \Delta\ x\right)}$$
  48. Poetria

    Domain of multivariable function - definition

    E.g. all real numbers could be a domain but not necessarily, etc. Am I right?
  49. F

    MHB Prove that the function is monotonic and not decreasing

    Hello, I don't know to solve this exercise: Let $\mathcal{B}_\mathbb{R}$ the $\sigma-algebra$ Borel in $\mathbb{R}$ and let $\mu : \mathcal{B}_\mathbb{R} \rightarrow{} \mathbb{R}_{+}$ a finite measure. For each $x \in \mathbb{R}$ define $$f_{\mu} := \mu((- \infty,x]) $$ Prove that: a)...
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