Why is the integral from 0 to -infinity and not +infinity. Can you please explain it to me? Thank you

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Why is the integral from 0 to -infinity and not +infinity. Can you please explain it to me? Thank you 

### Solution for Advanced Mathematics Problem

In this problem, we are required to evaluate the integral \( I \). The solution involves transforming the integral in polar coordinates and simplifying it using exponential substitution.

#### Step-by-Step Solution:

Given the integral:
\[
I = \iint e^{-a(x^2 + y^2)} \, dx \, dy
\]

Transform to polar coordinates where \( x = r\cos\theta \) and \( y = r\sin\theta \):
\[
I = \int_{0}^{2\pi} \int_{0}^{\infty} e^{-ar^2} r \, dr \, d\theta
\]

Next, use substitution to simplify the integrand. Let:
\[
t = -ar^2 \implies dt = -2ar \, dr \implies r \, dr = \frac{dt}{-2a}
\]

Thus, the integral becomes:
\[
I = \int_{0}^{2\pi} \int_{0}^{-\infty} e^{t} \frac{dt}{-2a} \, d\theta
\]

Separate the variables and simplify:
\[
I = 2\pi \int_{0}^{-\infty} e^t \frac{dt}{-2a}
\]

Simplify further:
\[
I = -\frac{1}{2a} \cdot 2\pi \left[ e^t \right]_{0}^{-\infty}
\]

Evaluate the limit:
\[
I = -\frac{\pi}{a} \left( e^{-\infty} - e^0 \right)
\]

Since \( e^{-\infty} \to 0 \) and \( e^0 = 1 \):
\[
I = -\frac{\pi}{a} (0 - 1)
\]

Finally:
\[
I = \frac{\pi}{a}
\]

Thus, the integral evaluates to:
\[
I = \frac{\pi}{a}
\]

By following these steps, the integral that initially appeared complex due to the exponent and limits becomes manageable and yields a simple and elegant result.
Transcribed Image Text:### Solution for Advanced Mathematics Problem In this problem, we are required to evaluate the integral \( I \). The solution involves transforming the integral in polar coordinates and simplifying it using exponential substitution. #### Step-by-Step Solution: Given the integral: \[ I = \iint e^{-a(x^2 + y^2)} \, dx \, dy \] Transform to polar coordinates where \( x = r\cos\theta \) and \( y = r\sin\theta \): \[ I = \int_{0}^{2\pi} \int_{0}^{\infty} e^{-ar^2} r \, dr \, d\theta \] Next, use substitution to simplify the integrand. Let: \[ t = -ar^2 \implies dt = -2ar \, dr \implies r \, dr = \frac{dt}{-2a} \] Thus, the integral becomes: \[ I = \int_{0}^{2\pi} \int_{0}^{-\infty} e^{t} \frac{dt}{-2a} \, d\theta \] Separate the variables and simplify: \[ I = 2\pi \int_{0}^{-\infty} e^t \frac{dt}{-2a} \] Simplify further: \[ I = -\frac{1}{2a} \cdot 2\pi \left[ e^t \right]_{0}^{-\infty} \] Evaluate the limit: \[ I = -\frac{\pi}{a} \left( e^{-\infty} - e^0 \right) \] Since \( e^{-\infty} \to 0 \) and \( e^0 = 1 \): \[ I = -\frac{\pi}{a} (0 - 1) \] Finally: \[ I = \frac{\pi}{a} \] Thus, the integral evaluates to: \[ I = \frac{\pi}{a} \] By following these steps, the integral that initially appeared complex due to the exponent and limits becomes manageable and yields a simple and elegant result.
### Advanced Mathematics: Solving Integral using Polar Coordinates

#### Step 1

We start with the given integral:

\[ I = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-a^2(x^2 + y^2)} \, dx \, dy \quad \text{(i)} \]

By using the polar substitution, we have:
\[ 
x = r\cos\theta, \quad y = r\sin\theta 
\]
Where \(0 \leq r < \infty\) and \(0 \leq \theta < 2\pi\).

The given integral can now be transformed in terms of polar coordinates. Note that:
\[ x^2 + y^2 = r^2 \]

We will also need to transform the infinitesimals: \(dx \, dy\).

Calculating the Jacobian determinant for the transformation:
\[ 
J = \frac{\partial(x,y)}{\partial(r,\theta)} = 
\begin{vmatrix}
\cos\theta & -r\sin\theta \\
\sin\theta & r\cos\theta
\end{vmatrix} 
\]

This simplifies to:
\[ 
J = r \cos^2 \theta + r \sin^2 \theta 
= r (\cos^2 \theta + \sin^2 \theta)
= r \cdot 1 
= r 
\]

Hence the area element transforms as:
\[ 
dx \, dy = |J| \, dr \, d\theta
= r \, dr \, d\theta 
\]

So, we derive:
\[ 
dx \, dy = r \, dr \, d\theta 
\]

#### Step 2

The subsequent steps of the integration and solutions would then follow, typically involving integrating over the angular part and the radial part separately, utilizing the separability in polar coordinates. You would integrate:

\[ 
I = \int_{0}^{2\pi} d\theta \int_{0}^{\infty} e^{-a^2 r^2} r \, dr 
\]

This clarifies the substitution and transformation of the integral from Cartesian to polar coordinates for easier computation.

#### Diagrams Explanation

This section does not contain graphs or diagrams. However, if explaining this step involved a graph, it would typically include:

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Transcribed Image Text:### Advanced Mathematics: Solving Integral using Polar Coordinates #### Step 1 We start with the given integral: \[ I = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-a^2(x^2 + y^2)} \, dx \, dy \quad \text{(i)} \] By using the polar substitution, we have: \[ x = r\cos\theta, \quad y = r\sin\theta \] Where \(0 \leq r < \infty\) and \(0 \leq \theta < 2\pi\). The given integral can now be transformed in terms of polar coordinates. Note that: \[ x^2 + y^2 = r^2 \] We will also need to transform the infinitesimals: \(dx \, dy\). Calculating the Jacobian determinant for the transformation: \[ J = \frac{\partial(x,y)}{\partial(r,\theta)} = \begin{vmatrix} \cos\theta & -r\sin\theta \\ \sin\theta & r\cos\theta \end{vmatrix} \] This simplifies to: \[ J = r \cos^2 \theta + r \sin^2 \theta = r (\cos^2 \theta + \sin^2 \theta) = r \cdot 1 = r \] Hence the area element transforms as: \[ dx \, dy = |J| \, dr \, d\theta = r \, dr \, d\theta \] So, we derive: \[ dx \, dy = r \, dr \, d\theta \] #### Step 2 The subsequent steps of the integration and solutions would then follow, typically involving integrating over the angular part and the radial part separately, utilizing the separability in polar coordinates. You would integrate: \[ I = \int_{0}^{2\pi} d\theta \int_{0}^{\infty} e^{-a^2 r^2} r \, dr \] This clarifies the substitution and transformation of the integral from Cartesian to polar coordinates for easier computation. #### Diagrams Explanation This section does not contain graphs or diagrams. However, if explaining this step involved a graph, it would typically include: 1
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