Integral involving polylogarithms up to order 4

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In summary, an integral involving polylogarithms up to order 4 is a mathematical expression that involves the sum of terms containing the natural logarithm of a variable raised to different powers. Polylogarithms are often used in integrals to represent complex functions in a simpler form. The order 4 in this integral refers to the highest power of the variable in the polylogarithm expression, and it has various applications in physics, engineering, and other fields of science. To solve an integral involving polylogarithms up to order 4, one can use techniques such as substitution, integration by parts, or partial fractions, or use computer software or online integrators.
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Prove the following

\(\displaystyle \int^x_0 \frac{\log(1+t)\log^2(t)}{t}dt = -\log^2(x) \text{Li}_2(-x)+2 \log(x) \text{Li}_3(-x)-2 \text{Li}_4(-x)\)
 
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ZaidAlyafey said:
Prove the following

\(\displaystyle \int^x_0 \frac{\log(1+t)\log^2(t)}{t}dt = -\log^2(x) \text{Li}_2(-x)+2 \log(x) \text{Li}_3(-x)-2 \text{Li}_4(-x)\)

I'll not post a direct proof, but for those of you less familiar with the Polylogarithm - and I hope you'll excuse my apparent impertinence here, Zaid - here's a little (optional) hint...(Heidy)(Heidy)(Heidy)
For \(\displaystyle |Re(z)| \le 1 \) in the cut plane \(\displaystyle \mathbb{C}-[0, \infty)\), where the real line ('x' axis) is deleted between \(\displaystyle 1\) and \(\displaystyle \infty\), the Polylogarithm has the integral representation\(\displaystyle \text{Li}_m(z)=\frac{(-1)^{m+1}}{(m-2)!}\int_0^1\frac{(\log x)^{m-2} \log(1-zx) }{x} \,dx\) Actually, this definition applies more generally, but the conditions given above ensure that the integral is single-valued, rather than a multi-valued complex function...
My shut up now... :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
 
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$$ \int_{0}^{x} \frac{\log(1+t) \log^2(t)}{t} \ dt = -\text{Li}_{2}(-t) \log^2 (t) \Big|^{x}_{0} + 2 \int_{0}^{x} \frac{\text{Li}_{2} (-t) \log t}{t} dt $$

$$ = - \text{Li}_{2} (-x) \log^{2} (x) + 2 \Big( \text{Li}_{3}(-t) \log t \Big|^{x}_{0} - \int_{0}^{x} \frac{\text{Li}_{3} (-t)}{t} \ dt \Big)$$

$$ = - \text{Li}_{2} (-x) \log^{2} (x) + 2 \text{Li}_{3}(-x) \log x- 2 \text{Li}_{4}(-x) $$
 
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Related to Integral involving polylogarithms up to order 4

1. What is an integral involving polylogarithms up to order 4?

An integral involving polylogarithms is a mathematical expression that involves the sum of terms containing the natural logarithm of a variable raised to different powers. The order of the polylogarithm refers to the highest power of the variable in the expression.

2. How are polylogarithms and integrals related?

Polylogarithms are often used in integrals because they can represent complex functions in a simpler form. The integral of a polylogarithm up to order 4 involves finding the area under the curve of a function containing the polylogarithm expression.

3. What is the significance of the order 4 in this integral?

The order 4 in this integral refers to the highest power of the variable in the polylogarithm expression. In this case, it means that the integral will involve terms containing the natural logarithm of the variable raised to the 4th power.

4. What are some applications of integrals involving polylogarithms up to order 4?

Integrals involving polylogarithms up to order 4 have various applications in physics, engineering, and other fields of science. They are often used to solve complex differential equations, calculate areas under curves, and find solutions to problems involving exponential growth and decay.

5. How can one approach solving an integral involving polylogarithms up to order 4?

One approach to solving an integral involving polylogarithms up to order 4 is to use techniques such as substitution, integration by parts, or partial fractions. It is important to carefully manipulate the integral to simplify the expression and make it easier to integrate. Additionally, using computer software or online integrators can also be helpful in solving these types of integrals.

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