Integrals of product of hypergeometric functions

In summary, the conversation is about integrals of the form \int_0^1 {}_p F_q(\{a_1,\ldots,a_p\},\{b_1,\ldots,b_q\},y){}_{p'} F_{q'}(\{a'_1,\ldots,a'_{p'}\},\{b'_1,\ldots,b'_{q'}\},y)dy and the speaker is wondering if there is more information available on these types of integrals. The speaker also mentions that Mathematica and similar programs are unable to express these integrals in terms of known special functions, but believes that it is still possible. Any input on this topic is appreciated.
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Pere Callahan
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Hello,

I am wondering about integrals of the form

[tex]
\int_0^1 {}_p F_q(\{a_1,\ldots,a_p\},\{b_1,\ldots,b_q\},y){}_{p'} F_{q'}(\{a'_1,\ldots,a'_{p'}\},\{b'_1,\ldots,b'_{q'}\},y)dy
[/tex]

integrals of product of hypergeometric functions.

I know that if the limits of integration were +/- infty the convolution property of Meijer-G functions would give an answer to that question. I also know that for the special case of Bessel functions there are formulas known by Mathematica.

If at least one of the hypergeometric functions, however, is more complicated, Mathematica reaches its limits.

My question is if anyone knows where I could fine more informaiton on this (yes, I checked the handbooks of special functions, and tables of integrals).

Thanks a lot

Pere
 
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So maybe I should phrase the question more explicitly. Using recursion formulas and identities for contiguous functions, I am able to reduce the general integrals to
[tex]
\int_0^1 {\operatorname{J}_1(2y) {}_2\operatorname{F}_3(\{1,1\},\{2,2,2\},y)dy}.
[/tex]

As I said, Mathematica and similar programs seem to be unable to express this integrals in terms of known special functions but this does not convince me that it is impossible.

Any input is gratefully appreciated,

pere
 

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