∫ 0 1 1 − x ( ln x ) 2 d x = 2 a ∫ 1 ∞ x a + 1 ⌊ x ⌋ d x
Given that a is a positive integer constant satisfying the equation above, find a .
Bonus : Prove that a ∫ 1 ∞ x a + 1 ⌊ x ⌋ d x = ζ ( a ) .
Notation : ζ ( ⋅ ) denotes the Riemann zeta function.
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Nice solution!
You can also integrate f ( n ) = ∫ 0 1 1 − x x n d x Then find f ′ ′ ( 0 ) .
Hint :
Use 1 − x 1 = 1 + x + x 2 + x 3 + ⋯ .
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We will use poly-gamma function for this.
ψ 2 ( n + 1 ) = ∫ 0 1 x − 1 x n ( l n x ) 2
Now, we substitute n = 0
ψ 2 ( 1 ) = ∫ 0 1 x − 1 ( l n x ) 2
Now, we use the relation: ψ n ( z ) = ( − 1 ) n + 1 n ! ζ ( n + 1 , z )
Here ζ ( n + 1 , z ) is Hurwitz zeta function.
Now, we substitute n = 2 and z = 1 .
ψ 2 ( 1 ) = − 2 ζ ( 3 , 1 )
Now, we use the property: ζ ( n + 1 , 1 ) = ζ ( n + 1 )
Therefore we get: ψ 2 ( 1 ) = − 2 ζ ( 3 )
For the proof part of the question:
I = ∫ 1 ∞ x a + 1 ⌊ x ⌋ d x = ∫ 1 2 x a + 1 1 d x + ∫ 2 3 x a + 1 2 d x + ∫ 3 4 x a + 1 3 d x + . . .
Now converting it into a summation and simplifying, we get:
I = a ζ ( a )
Therefore, as far as the question is concerned, a = 3
Using Harsh's hint: 1 − x 1 = n = 0 ∑ ∞ x n
Now,
I = n = 0 ∑ ∞ ∫ 0 1 x n ( l n x ) 2 d x
we substitute: x = e − n t
We get: I = n = 0 ∑ ∞ n 3 Γ ( 3 ) ∴ I = 2 ζ ( 3 )
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