How to Integrate the Complementary Error Function with an Exponential Decay?

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In summary, the substitute for gamma in the given equation is t^2. To use the substitution, simply replace gamma with t^2 in the original equation, resulting in a new equation with t as the only variable. The significance of using this substitution is that it simplifies the equation and helps us better understand the relationship between gamma and t^2. This substitution can be used in any equation involving gamma, but it may not always result in a simpler equation. It is commonly used in scientific research, particularly in fields such as physics and mathematics.
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Hello,

How to integrate the following integral (or what to use in the table of integrals):

[tex]\int_0^{\infty}\underbrace{\mbox{erfc}\left(\sqrt{\gamma}\right)}_{Complementary Error Function}\,\mbox{e}^{-\gamma}\,d\gamma[/tex]?

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Substitute gamma = t^2 and then do a partial integration where you integrate te factor t exp(-t^2).
 
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Count Iblis said:
Substitute gamma = t^2 and then do a partial integration where you integrate te factor t exp(-t^2).

It is solved straightforward by using integration by parts and the Leibniz's rule.

Thanks
 

FAQ: How to Integrate the Complementary Error Function with an Exponential Decay?

What is the substitute for gamma in the given equation?

The substitute for gamma in the equation is t^2.

How do you use the substitution to solve the equation?

To use the substitution, simply replace gamma with t^2 in the original equation. This will result in a new equation with t as the only variable.

What is the significance of using this substitution?

The substitution allows us to simplify the equation and make it easier to solve. It also helps us better understand the relationship between gamma and t^2.

Can this substitution be used in other equations?

Yes, this substitution can be used in any equation that involves gamma. However, it may not always result in a simpler equation.

Is this substitution commonly used in scientific research?

Yes, this substitution is commonly used in various fields of science, including physics and mathematics, to simplify and solve equations involving gamma.

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