Brilliant integral calculation

[Office_Shredder]

I just saw this and thought that sometimes people can get a bit too carried away with their mathematical notation. Hope you enjoy!

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/9690/weirdintegralcalculatio.jpg

 

[AlephZero]

But that's the standard way that "real mathematicians" solve easy problems: show the problem is equivalent to a harder problem that has been solved already.

 

[pwsnafu]

I just saw this and thought that sometimes people can get a bit too carried away with their mathematical notation.

The notation seems completely fine to me. What is excessive about it? The parenthesis around the 1/12?

 

[Number Nine]

I just saw this and thought that sometimes people can get a bit too carried away with their mathematical notation. Hope you enjoy!

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/9690/weirdintegralcalculatio.jpg

I don't think it's excessive. Certainly, multiplying everything out would make the integration dead simple, but his/her approach was pretty concise and interesting. Sometimes, a little extra complexity makes for a much more interesting argument (e.g. my favourite proof of the infinitude of prime numbers uses topology).

 

[CellCoree]

I appreciate the creativity and problem-solving skills demonstrated in this integral calculation. Mathematics is a powerful tool for understanding and describing the world around us, and it is always exciting to see new and unconventional approaches being used.

However, it is important to remember that mathematical notation is meant to be a precise and concise way of representing ideas. While it can be fun to play with and push the boundaries of notation, it is crucial to ensure that the underlying concepts and calculations are accurate and rigorous.

In this particular integral, the use of unconventional symbols and notation may make it difficult for others to understand and replicate the calculation. It is important to strike a balance between creativity and clarity in mathematical communication.

Overall, I applaud the effort and ingenuity put into this calculation, but I also encourage everyone to be mindful of the purpose and limitations of mathematical notation.