What is the change of variable for proving the fractional part integral?

In summary, a fractional part integral is a mathematical concept used to find the integral of a fractional power function. It is different from a regular integral in that it involves finding the area under a fraction power function rather than a whole number. It has various applications in mathematics, physics, and engineering, and is calculated using a specific formula known as the Riemann-Liouville integral formula. Real-world examples of fractional part integrals can be found in fields such as finance, physics, and image processing.
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Prove the following
\(\displaystyle \int^1_0 \left \{ \frac{1}{x} \right \} \, dx = 1- \gamma \)​
 
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ZaidAlyafey said:
Prove the following
\(\displaystyle \int^1_0 \left \{ \frac{1}{x} \right \} \, dx = 1- \gamma \)​

[sp]With the change of variable $\displaystyle \frac{1}{x}= t $ the integral becomes...

$\displaystyle \int_{0}^{1} \{\frac{1}{x}\}\ d x = \int_{1}^{\infty} \frac{\{t\}}{t^{2}}\ d t = \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \int_{n-1}^{n} (\frac{1}{t} - \frac{n-1}{t^{2}})\ d t = \lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} (\ln n - \sum_{k=2}^{n} \frac{1}{k})= 1 - \gamma$[/sp]

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FAQ: What is the change of variable for proving the fractional part integral?

What is a fractional part integral?

A fractional part integral is a mathematical concept that involves finding the integral of a fractional power function. It is also known as the Riemann-Liouville integral or the fractional calculus integral.

How is a fractional part integral different from a regular integral?

A regular integral involves finding the area under a curve, while a fractional part integral involves finding the area under a fractional power function. This means that the power of the function is a fraction, rather than a whole number.

What are the applications of fractional part integrals?

Fractional part integrals have various applications in mathematics, physics, and engineering. They are used in the study of fractional differential equations, which have applications in fields such as signal processing, control theory, and finance.

How is a fractional part integral calculated?

A fractional part integral is calculated using a specific formula, known as the Riemann-Liouville integral formula. This formula involves the use of the Gamma function, which is a special function in mathematics that extends the concept of factorial to non-integer values.

Are there any real-world examples of fractional part integrals?

Yes, there are several real-world examples of fractional part integrals. For example, in finance, fractional part integrals are used in the Black-Scholes equation to model the behavior of stock prices. In physics, they are used in the study of relaxation phenomena, such as the decay of radioactive materials. They are also used in the analysis of complex networks and in image processing.

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