Integral $\displaystyle\int \frac{1}{\sqrt[4]{1-x^4}}dx$ Solution

In summary, the conversation discusses the integral $\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{\sqrt[4]{1-x^4}}dx$ and its inability to be solved in terms of elementary functions according to the theorem of Chebyshev. It is mentioned that there is a neat formula for the definite integral of this function, discovered by Gauss. The conversation also includes a method for directly solving the integral, as well as the use of partial fractions to solve it.
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$\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{\sqrt[4]{1-x^4}}dx$
 
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jacks said:
$\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{\sqrt[4]{1-x^4}}dx$

This does not have an integral in terms of elementary functions by the theorem of Chebyshev that you have had pointed at in an earlier post.

It can also be found >>here<< near expression (20)

CB
 
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CaptainBlack said:
This does not have an integral in terms of elementary functions by the theorem of Chebyshev that you have had pointed at in an earlier post.

It can also be found >>here<< near expression (20)

CB

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There is a neat formula (discovered by Gauss) for the definite integral of $1/ \sqrt[4]{1-x^4}$, namely $$\int_0^1 \frac{1}{\sqrt[4]{1-x^4}}dx = \frac{\pi}{2M(\sqrt2)},$$ where $M(x)$ denotes the arithmetic-geometric mean of 1 and $x$. See the very interesting article An Eloquent Formula for the Perimeter of an Ellipse in last month's issue of the Notices of the American Math. Soc.
 
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Opalg said:
There is a neat formula (discovered by Gauss) for the definite integral of $1/ \sqrt[4]{1-x^4}$, namely $$\int_0^1 \frac{1}{\sqrt[4]{1-x^4}}dx = \frac{\pi}{2M(\sqrt2)},$$ where $M(x)$ denotes the arithmetic-geometric mean of 1 and $x$. See the very interesting article An Eloquent Formula for the Perimeter of an Ellipse in last month's issue of the Notices of the American Math. Soc.

According to...

Gauss's Constant -- from Wolfram MathWorld

... the so called 'Gauss's constant' is defined as... $\displaystyle G= \frac{1}{\text{M}\ (1, \sqrt{2})} = \frac{2}{\pi} \int_{0}^{1} \frac{dx}{\sqrt{1-x^{4}}}$

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$
 
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But I have solved like that way.

(Dont no whether it is Right or not)

$\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{\sqrt[4]{1-x^4}}dx$

Put $\displaystyle 1-x^4=t^4x^4\Leftrightarrow x^4 = \frac{1}{1+t^4}$

$\displaystyle4x^3 dx = -\frac{4t^3}{(1+t^4)^2}dt$

$\displaystyle dx = -\frac{t^3}{(1+t^4)^2.x^3}dt$

So Integral Convert into $\displaystyle -\int\frac{t^3}{(1+t^4)^2.x^3.tx}$

$\displaystyle - \int\frac{t^2}{(1+t^4)^2}.\frac{(1+t^4)}{1}dt$

$\displaystyle -\int\frac{t^2}{1+t^4}dt = -\frac{1}{2}\int\frac{(t^2+1)+(t^2-1)}{1+t^4}dt$

Now Let $\displaystyle \mathbb{I = \int \frac{t^2+1}{t^4+1}}$ and $\displaystyle\mathbb{J=\int\frac{t^2-1}{t^4+1}}dt$

after that we can solve for $\mathbb{I}$ and $\mathbb{J}$

Thanks
 
  • #7
jacks said:
But I have solved like that way.

(Dont no whether it is Right or not)

$\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{\sqrt[4]{1-x^4}}dx$

Put $\displaystyle 1-x^4=t^4x^4\Leftrightarrow x^4 = \frac{1}{1+t^4}$

$\displaystyle4x^3 dx = -\frac{4t^3}{(1+t^4)^2}dt$

$\displaystyle dx = -\frac{t^3}{(1+t^4)^2.x^3}dt$

So Integral Convert into $\displaystyle -\int\frac{t^3}{(1+t^4)^2.x^3.tx}$

$\displaystyle - \int\frac{t^2}{(1+t^4)^2}.\frac{(1+t^4)}{1}dt$

$\displaystyle -\int\frac{t^2}{1+t^4}dt = -\frac{1}{2}\int\frac{(t^2+1)+(t^2-1)}{1+t^4}dt$

Now Let $\displaystyle \mathbb{I = \int \frac{t^2+1}{t^4+1}}$ and $\displaystyle\mathbb{J=\int\frac{t^2-1}{t^4+1}}dt$

after that we can solve for $\mathbb{I}$ and $\mathbb{J}$

Thanks

Very good!... pratically speacking You can directly solve the integral...

$\displaystyle - \int\frac{t^2}{1+t^4}dt = \frac{1}{4\ \sqrt{2}}\ [\ln (t^{2}+ \sqrt{2}\ t +1) - \ln (t^{2} - \sqrt{2}\ t +1) + 2\ \tan^{-1} (1+\sqrt{2}\ t) - 2\ \tan^{-1} (1- \sqrt{2}\ t)] + c$

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$
 
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  • #8
CaptainBlack said:
This does not have an integral in terms of elementary functions by the theorem of Chebyshev that you have had pointed at in an earlier post.

It can also be found >>here<< near expression (20)

CB

From...

Indefinite Integral -- from Wolfram MathWorld

Chebyshev proved that if $u$,$v$ and $w$ are rational numbers, then... $\displaystyle \int x^{u}\ (a + b\ x^{v})^{w}$ (1)...is integrable in terms of elementary functions iff $\frac{u+1}{v}$, $w$ or $w+\frac{u+1}{v}$ is an integer... In this case is $w=-\frac{1}{4}$, $u=0$ and $v=4$ so that... $\displaystyle w+\frac{u+1}{v}=0$ (2)

... and, if I remember well, $0 \in \mathbb{Z}$...

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$
 
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To Chisigma

How can I calculate it Directily

$\displaystyle - \int\frac{t^2}{1+t^4}dt = \frac{1}{4\ \sqrt{2}}\ [\ln (t^{2}+ \sqrt{2}\ t +1) - \ln (t^{2} - \sqrt{2}\ t +1) + 2\ \tan^{-1} (1+\sqrt{2}\ t) - 2\ \tan^{-1} (1- \sqrt{2}\ t)] + c$

Thanks
 
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jacks said:
To Chisigma

How can I calculate it Directily

$\displaystyle - \int\frac{t^2}{1+t^4}dt = \frac{1}{4\ \sqrt{2}}\ [\ln (t^{2}+ \sqrt{2}\ t +1) - \ln (t^{2} - \sqrt{2}\ t +1) + 2\ \tan^{-1} (1+\sqrt{2}\ t) - 2\ \tan^{-1} (1- \sqrt{2}\ t)] + c$

Thanks

You can expand the function under integral sign in partial fractions...

$\displaystyle f(t)=\frac{t^{2}}{1+t^{4}}= \frac{r_{1}}{t-\sqrt{2}\ (1+i)} + \frac{r_{2}}{t-\sqrt{2}\ (1-i)} + \frac{r_{3}}{t+\sqrt{2}\ (1+i)} + \frac{r_{4}}{t+\sqrt{2}\ (1-i)}$ (1)

... where...

$\displaystyle r_{1}= \lim_{t \rightarrow \sqrt{2}\ (1+i)} (t-\sqrt{2}\ (1+i))\ f(t)$

$\displaystyle r_{2}= \lim_{t \rightarrow \sqrt{2}\ (1-i)} (t-\sqrt{2}\ (1-i))\ f(t)$

$\displaystyle r_{3}= \lim_{t \rightarrow - \sqrt{2}\ (1+i)} (t+\sqrt{2}\ (1+i))\ f(t)$

$\displaystyle r_{4}= \lim_{t \rightarrow -\sqrt{2}\ (1-i)} (t+\sqrt{2}\ (1-i))\ f(t)$ (4)

... and then integrate 'term by term'...

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$
 
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FAQ: Integral $\displaystyle\int \frac{1}{\sqrt[4]{1-x^4}}dx$ Solution

What is the formula for the integral?

The formula for the integral is ∫ 1/√(1-x^4)dx.

How do you solve this integral?

To solve this integral, you can use the substitution method or the u-substitution method. First, make a substitution of u = x^2, then use the formula for integrating ∫ 1/√(1-u^2)du to solve for the integral.

Can this integral be solved without using substitution?

Yes, there is another method called partial fractions that can be used to solve this integral without using substitution. However, this method is more complex and may not be suitable for basic calculus students.

What is the domain for this integral?

The domain for this integral is -1 ≤ x ≤ 1. This is because the function √(1-x^4) is undefined for values outside of this range.

Can this integral be evaluated using a calculator?

Yes, most scientific calculators have a built-in integration function that can be used to evaluate this integral. However, it is important to note that the answer may not always be accurate due to the limitations of calculator technology.

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