The Laplace of unfamiliar function

In summary, the conversation is about solving the integral \int_{0}^{\infty} \, e^{-at} \sin(bt) \frac{\ln t}{t}\, dt using Laplace identities. The value returned by Mathematica is deemed insane and the steps to solve it are discussed in the thread. The final solution involves evaluating the Harmonic sum and integrating it to get the result -\left( \frac{ \log(a^2+b^2) }{2} +\gamma \right) \arctan \left( \frac{b}{a} \right).
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I found the following integral \(\displaystyle \int_{0}^{\infty} \, e^{-at} \sin(bt) \frac{\ln t}{t}\, dt \)

This thread will be dedicated to solve the integral , any ideas will always be welcomed (Cool).

Serious steps will be made in the next threads . It seems to involve Laplace identities the value returned by Mathematica is insane (Sweating).
 
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\(\displaystyle \int_{0}^{\infty} \, e^{-at} \sin(bt) \frac{\ln t}{t}\, dt \)

We can start by the following integral

\(\displaystyle

\begin{align*}

I(s) = \int_{0}^{\infty} t^{s-1} \, e^{-at} \, \sin(bt) dt

&= \int_{0}^{\infty}t^{s-1} \, e^{-at}\sum_{n\geq 0} \frac{(-1)^n (bt)^{2n+1}}{\Gamma(2n+2)} \\

&= \sum_{n\geq 0} \frac{(-1)^n (b)^{2n+1}}{\Gamma(2n+2)} \int_{0}^{\infty}t^{s+2n} \, e^{-at} dt \\

&= \frac{1}{a^s} \sum_{n\geq 0} \frac{(-1)^n (b)^{2n+1} \Gamma (s+2n+1)}{\Gamma(2n+2) a^{2n+1}}

\end {align*} \)\(\displaystyle

\begin{align*}

I'(0) = \int_{0}^{\infty} \, e^{-at} \sin(bt) \frac{\ln t}{t}\, dt

&= \sum_{n\geq 0} \frac{(-1)^n \psi_0(2n+1)}{2n+1} \left( \frac{b}{a} \right)^{2n+1} -\log(a) \sum_{n\geq 0} \frac{(-1)^n }{2n+1} \left( \frac{b}{a} \right)^{2n+1}\\

&= \sum_{n\geq 0} \frac{(-1)^n H_{2n}-\gamma}{2n+1} \left( \frac{b}{a} \right)^{2n+1} -\log(a) \arctan \left( \frac{b}{a} \right) \\

&= \sum_{n\geq 0} \frac{(-1)^n H_{2n}}{2n+1} \left( \frac{b}{a} \right)^{2n+1}-(\gamma +\log(a))\arctan \left( \frac{b}{a} \right)

\end{align*}
\)

It remains to solve the following

\(\displaystyle \sum_{n\geq 0} \frac{(-1)^n H_{2n} }{2n+1} \, x^{2n+1}\)

I will try to evaluate the Harmonic sum in the next post ,,,
 
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After lots of thinking here is a solution to the harmonic sum

\(\displaystyle
\begin{align*}

\sum_{k\geq 0}(-1)^k H_{2k} x^{2k}&= \sum_{k\geq 0}(-1)^k x^{2k} \int^1_0 \frac{1-t^{2k}}{1-t} \, dt\\

&= \int^1_0 \frac{1}{1-t} \sum_{k\geq 0}(-1)^k x^{2k} \left(1-t^{2k}\right) \, dt\\
&= \int^1_0 \frac{1}{1-t} \sum_{k\geq 0}(-1)^k \left(x^{2k}-(xt)^{2k}\right) \, dt\\
&= \int^1_0 \frac{1}{1-t}\left(\frac{1}{1+x^2}-\frac{1}{1+t^2x^2}\right) \, dt\\
&=\frac{1}{1+x^2} \int^1_0 \frac{1+t^2x^2-1-x^2}{(1-t)(1+t^2x^2)} \, dt\\
&=\frac{-x^2}{1+x^2} \int^1_0 \frac{(1-t^2)}{(1-t)(1+t^2x^2)} \, dt\\
&=\frac{-x^2}{1+x^2} \int^1_0 \frac{1+t}{(1+t^2x^2)} \, dt\\
&=\frac{-x^2}{1+x^2} \left( \int^1_0 \frac{1}{1+t^2x^2}+\frac{t}{1+t^2x^2} \, dt \right) \\
&= \frac{-1}{2(1+x^2)} \left(2x \arctan (x) + \log(1+x^2) \right) \\

\end{align*}
\)

Using this we conclude by integrating

\(\displaystyle \sum_{k\geq 0}\frac{(-1)^k H_{2k}}{2k+1} x^{2k}=-\frac{1}{2} \log(1+x^2) \arctan(x) \)

Hence the following

\(\displaystyle \sum_{k\geq 0}\frac{(-1)^k H_{2k}}{2k+1} \left(\frac{b}{a} \right)^{2k+1}=-\frac{1}{2} \log \left( \frac{a^2+b^2}{a^2} \right) \arctan \left(\frac{b}{a} \right) \)

\(\displaystyle
\begin{align*}

\int_{0}^{\infty} \, e^{-at} \sin(bt) \frac{\ln t}{t}\, dt &= -\left( \frac{1}{2} \log \left( \frac{a^2+b^2}{a^2} \right) + \gamma +\log(a) \right) \arctan \left( \frac{b}{a} \right)\\
&=- \left( \frac{ \log(a^2+b^2) }{2} +\gamma \right) \arctan \left( \frac{b}{a} \right)\\

\end{align*}
\)

Which is the result we are seeking for ... (Happy)
 
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What is the Laplace of an unfamiliar function?

The Laplace of an unfamiliar function is a mathematical operation that transforms a function from the time domain to the frequency domain. It is commonly used in engineering and physics to analyze dynamic systems and solve differential equations.

How is the Laplace of an unfamiliar function calculated?

The Laplace of an unfamiliar function is calculated using the Laplace transform, which involves integrating the function multiplied by an exponential function. The result is a complex number in the frequency domain that represents the function's behavior over time.

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