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Integrals depending on parameters

Dr. Xuan Dieu Bui

School of Applied Mathematics and Informatics,


Hanoi University of Science and Technology

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Integrals Depending on a Parameter

1 Definite Integrals Depending on a Parameter


Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign
Differentiation under the Integral Sign
Integration under the Integral Sign

2 Improper Integrals depending on a parameter


Uniform Convergence of Improper Integrals
Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign
Differentiation under the Integral Sign
Integration under the Integral Sign

3 Euler Integral
The Gamma Function
The Beta Function

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Definite Integrals Depending on a Parameter

Integrals depending on a parameter

1 Definite Integrals Depending on a Parameter


Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign
Differentiation under the Integral Sign
Integration under the Integral Sign

2 Improper Integrals depending on a parameter


Uniform Convergence of Improper Integrals
Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign
Differentiation under the Integral Sign
Integration under the Integral Sign

3 Euler Integral
The Gamma Function
The Beta Function

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Definite Integrals Depending on a Parameter Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign

Definite Integrals Depending on a Parameter

Definition
Suppose that f (x , y ) is a continuous function defined on [a, b] × [c, d]
Then
Zb
I(y ) = f (x , y )dx (1)
a

is a function defined on [c, d] and is called an integral depending on a


parameter of the function f (x , y ).

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Definite Integrals Depending on a Parameter Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign

Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign

Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign


If function f (x , y ) is defined and continuous on the rectangle [a, b] × [c, d]
then the integral I(y ) is continuous on [c, d], i.e.,

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Definite Integrals Depending on a Parameter Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign

Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign

Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign


If function f (x , y ) is defined and continuous on the rectangle [a, b] × [c, d]
then the integral I(y ) is continuous on [c, d], i.e.,

Zb Zb Zb
lim I(y ) = lim f (x , y )dx = lim f (x , y )dx = f (x , y0 )dx = I(y0 ).
y →y0 y →y0 y →y0
a a a

Example
R2
Compute lim x 2 cos xydx .
y →0 0

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Definite Integrals Depending on a Parameter Differentiation under the Integral Sign

Differentiation under the Integral Sign

Leibniz’s Theorem
Suppose that
i) f (x , y ) is continuous on [a, b] × [c, d],
ii) fy′ (x , y ) is continuous on [a, b] × [c, d].
Then the integral I(y ) is differentiable on (c, d) and
 b ′
Z

I (y ) =  f (x , y )dx 
a y

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Definite Integrals Depending on a Parameter Differentiation under the Integral Sign

Differentiation under the Integral Sign

Leibniz’s Theorem
Suppose that
i) f (x , y ) is continuous on [a, b] × [c, d],
ii) fy′ (x , y ) is continuous on [a, b] × [c, d].
Then the integral I(y ) is differentiable on (c, d) and
 b ′
Z Zb

I (y ) =  f (x , y )dx  = fy′ (x , y )dx .
a y a

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Definite Integrals Depending on a Parameter Differentiation under the Integral Sign

Differentiation under the Integral Sign

Example
Evaluate
R1
a) I (y ) = arctan yx dx .
0
R1
ln x 2 + y 2 dx .

b) J(y ) =
0

Hint:
a) S1. Check the conditions of the Leibniz’ Theorem.
y2
S2. Calculate I ′ (y ) = 12 ln 1+y 2.
y 2
S3. I(y ) = arctan y1 + 21 y ln 1+y 2.

b) S1. Check the conditions of the Leibniz’ Theorem.


S2. Calculate I ′ (y ) = 2 arctan y1 .
S3. I(y ) = ln(1 + y 2 ) − 2 + 2y arctan y1 .
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Definite Integrals Depending on a Parameter Integration under the Integral Sign

Integration under the Integral Sign

If f (x , y ) is defined and continuous on the rectangle [a, b] × [c, d], then

Zd
I(y )dy =
c

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Definite Integrals Depending on a Parameter Integration under the Integral Sign

Integration under the Integral Sign

If f (x , y ) is defined and continuous on the rectangle [a, b] × [c, d], then

Zd Zd Zb Zb Zd
I(y )dy = dy f (x , y )dx = dx f (x , y )dy .
c c a a c

Example

By integrating under the integral sign, compute the integral

Z1
xb − xa
, (0 < a < b).
ln x
0

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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter

Integrals depending on a parameter

1 Definite Integrals Depending on a Parameter


Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign
Differentiation under the Integral Sign
Integration under the Integral Sign

2 Improper Integrals depending on a parameter


Uniform Convergence of Improper Integrals
Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign
Differentiation under the Integral Sign
Integration under the Integral Sign

3 Euler Integral
The Gamma Function
The Beta Function

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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Uniform Convergence of Improper Integrals

Improper Integrals depending on a parameter


+∞
R
Consider the integral I (y ) = f (x , y )dx , y ∈ [c, d].
a

Definition
We say that the integral I(y ) is
R∞
i) convergent at y0 ∈ [c, d] if f (x , y0 )dx is convergent, i.e.,
a

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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Uniform Convergence of Improper Integrals

Improper Integrals depending on a parameter


+∞
R
Consider the integral I (y ) = f (x , y )dx , y ∈ [c, d].
a

Definition
We say that the integral I(y ) is
R∞
i) convergent at y0 ∈ [c, d] if f (x , y0 )dx is convergent, i.e.,
a
∀ǫ > 0, ∃b = b(ǫ, y0 ) > a (depending on ǫ and y0 ) such that
Z A Z

I(y0 ) − f (x , y0 )dx = f (x , y0 )dx < ǫ for all A > b.

a A

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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Uniform Convergence of Improper Integrals

Improper Integrals depending on a parameter


+∞
R
Consider the integral I (y ) = f (x , y )dx , y ∈ [c, d].
a

Definition
We say that the integral I(y ) is
R∞
i) convergent at y0 ∈ [c, d] if f (x , y0 )dx is convergent, i.e.,
a
∀ǫ > 0, ∃b = b(ǫ, y0 ) > a (depending on ǫ and y0 ) such that
Z A Z

I(y0 ) − f (x , y0 )dx = f (x , y0 )dx < ǫ for all A > b.

a A

ii) convergent on [c, d] if I (y ) is convergent at any y ∈ [c, d],

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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Uniform Convergence of Improper Integrals

Improper Integrals depending on a parameter


+∞
R
Consider the integral I (y ) = f (x , y )dx , y ∈ [c, d].
a

Definition
We say that the integral I(y ) is
R∞
i) convergent at y0 ∈ [c, d] if f (x , y0 )dx is convergent, i.e.,
a
∀ǫ > 0, ∃b = b(ǫ, y0 ) > a (depending on ǫ and y0 ) such that
Z A Z

I(y0 ) − f (x , y0 )dx = f (x , y0 )dx < ǫ for all A > b.

a A

ii) convergent on [c, d] if I (y ) is convergent at any y ∈ [c, d],


iii) uniformly convergent on [c, d] if

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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Uniform Convergence of Improper Integrals

Improper Integrals depending on a parameter


+∞
R
Consider the integral I (y ) = f (x , y )dx , y ∈ [c, d].
a

Definition
We say that the integral I(y ) is
R∞
i) convergent at y0 ∈ [c, d] if f (x , y0 )dx is convergent, i.e.,
a
∀ǫ > 0, ∃b = b(ǫ, y0 ) > a (depending on ǫ and y0 ) such that
Z A Z

I(y0 ) − f (x , y0 )dx = f (x , y0 )dx < ǫ for all A > b.

a A

ii) convergent on [c, d] if I (y ) is convergent at any y ∈ [c, d],


iii) uniformly convergent on [c, d] if ∀ǫ > 0, ∃b = b(ǫ) > a such that
Z ∞



f (x , y )dx < ǫ for all A > b and y ∈ [c, d].
A
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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Uniform Convergence of Improper Integrals

Improper Integrals depending on a parameter

Example
R∞
Show that the integral I(y ) = sin(yx )dx is convergent if y = 0 and is
1
divergent if y 6= 0.

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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Uniform Convergence of Improper Integrals

Improper Integrals depending on a parameter

Example
R∞
Show that the integral I(y ) = sin(yx )dx is convergent if y = 0 and is
1
divergent if y 6= 0.

Example
+∞
R
a) Evaluate I(y ) = ye −yx dx (y > 0).
0
b) Prove that I(y ) converges to 1 uniformly on [y0 , +∞) for all y0 > 0.
c) Explain why I(y ) is not uniformly convergent on (0, +∞).

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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Uniform Convergence of Improper Integrals

Sufficient Conditions for Uniform Convergence

Theorem (Weierstrass Criterion)


If
i) |f (x , y )| 6 g (x ) ∀ (x , y ) ∈ [a, +∞) × [c, d] ,
R +∞
ii) The improper integral a g (x ) dx is convergent,
R +∞
then I (y ) = a f (x , y )dx is uniformly convergent on [c, d].

Example
Prove that
R∞ cos αx
a) I(y ) = x 2 +1
is uniformly convergent on R.
0

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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign

Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign

Example
!
+∞ +∞
 
R R
Prove that lim+ ye −yx dx 6= lim+ ye −yx dx
y →0 0 0 y →0

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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign

Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign

Example
!
+∞ +∞
 
R R
Prove that lim+ ye −yx dx 6= lim+ ye −yx dx
y →0 0 0 y →0

Theorem (Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign)


If
i) f (x , y ) is continuous on [a, +∞) × [c, d],
R +∞
ii) I (y ) = a f (x , y )dx is uniformly convergent on [c, d],
then I (y ) is continuous on [c, d], i.e.,

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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign

Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign

Example
!
+∞ +∞
 
R R
Prove that lim+ ye −yx dx 6= lim+ ye −yx dx
y →0 0 0 y →0

Theorem (Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign)


If
i) f (x , y ) is continuous on [a, +∞) × [c, d],
R +∞
ii) I (y ) = a f (x , y )dx is uniformly convergent on [c, d],
then I (y ) is continuous on [c, d], i.e.,

+∞
Z Z +∞ Z +∞
lim I(y ) = lim f (x , y )dx = lim f (x , y )dx = f (x , y0 )dx .
y →y0 y →y0 a y →y0 a
a

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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Differentiation under the Integral Sign

Differentiation under the Integral Sign

Example
+∞
R e −αx −e −βx
Evaluate x , (α, β > 0).
0

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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Differentiation under the Integral Sign

Differentiation under the Integral Sign

Example
+∞
R e −αx −e −βx
Evaluate x , (α, β > 0).
0

Theorem (Differentiation under the Integral Sign)


If
i) f (x , y ) and fy′ (x , y ) are continuous on [a, +∞) × [c, d],
+∞
R
ii) I (y ) = f (x , y )dx is convergent on [c, d],
a
+∞
R ′
iii) fy (x , y )dx is uniformly convergent on [c, d],
a
+∞
R ′
then I (y ) is differentiable on [c, d] and I ′ (y ) = fy (x , y ) dx .
a

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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Integration under the Integral Sign

Integration under the Integral Sign

Example
+∞
R e −αx −e −βx
Evaluate x , (α, β > 0).
0

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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Integration under the Integral Sign

Integration under the Integral Sign

Example
+∞
R e −αx −e −βx
Evaluate x , (α, β > 0).
0

Theorem (Integration under the Integral Sign)


If
i) f (x , y ) is continuous on [a, +∞) × [c, d],
R +∞
ii) I (y ) = a f (x , y )dx is uniformly continuous on [c, d],
then I (y ) is integrable on [c, d] and
!
Z d Z d Z +∞  Z +∞ Z d
I (y ) dy := f (x , y ) dx dy = f (x , y ) dy dx .
c c a a c

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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Integration under the Integral Sign

Integration Techniques
+∞
R
Evaluate I (y ) = f (x , y )dx .
a

Differentiation under the Integral Sign


+∞
R ′
S1. Evaluate I ′ (y ) by differentiating I ′ (y ) = fy (x , y ) dx .
a
R
S2. Evaluate I (y ) by integrating I (y ) = I ′ (y ) dy + C .
S3. Evaluate I(y0 ) to find C .

Remark: Remember to check the conditions.


Example
Evaluate (a, b, α, β > 0):
2 2
R1 x b −x a R +∞ e −αx −e −βx
a) 0 ln x dx . c) dx .
0 x2
R +∞ e −αx −e −βx
b) 0 x dx . d)
R +∞ dx
.
0 (x 2 +y )n+1
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Improper Integrals depending on a parameter Integration under the Integral Sign

Integration Techniques
R +∞
Evaluate I (y ) = a f (x , y )dx .

Integration under the Integral Sign


Rd
S1. Express f (x , y ) = c F (x , y ) dy .
S2. Change the order of integration: ! !
+∞
R +∞
R Rd Rd +∞
R
f (x , y )dx = F (x , y )dy dx = F (x , y )dx dy .
a a c c a

Remark: Remember to check the conditions.


Example
Evaluate (a, b, α, β > 0)
2 2
R1 x b −x a R +∞e −αx −e −βx
a) 0 ln x dx . c) dx .
0 x2
R +∞ e −αx −e −βx R +∞ −ax sin bx −sin cx
b) 0 x dx . d) 0 e x .

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Euler Integral

Integrals depending on a parameter

1 Definite Integrals Depending on a Parameter


Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign
Differentiation under the Integral Sign
Integration under the Integral Sign

2 Improper Integrals depending on a parameter


Uniform Convergence of Improper Integrals
Continuity and taking limits under the integral sign
Differentiation under the Integral Sign
Integration under the Integral Sign

3 Euler Integral
The Gamma Function
The Beta Function

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Euler Integral The Gamma Function

The Gamma Function


+∞
x p−1 e −x dx defined on (0, +∞).
R
Γ (p) =
0

Example
 
1
Evaluate Γ (1), Γ 2 .

Properties
a) Γ (p + 1) = pΓ (p).

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Euler Integral The Gamma Function

The Gamma Function


+∞
x p−1 e −x dx defined on (0, +∞).
R
Γ (p) =
0

Example
 
1
Evaluate Γ (1), Γ 2 .

Properties
a) Γ (p + 1) = pΓ (p).
If α ∈ (n, n
+ 1], then Γ(α) = (α − 1)(α
 − 2) . . . (α − n)Γ(α − n).
Γ (1) = 1, Γ (n) = (n − 1)!
Specially,   √ therefore   √
Γ 1 = π Γ n + 1 = (2n−1)!! π.
2 2 2n

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Euler Integral The Gamma Function

The Gamma Function


+∞
x p−1 e −x dx defined on (0, +∞).
R
Γ (p) =
0

Example
 
1
Evaluate Γ (1), Γ 2 .

Properties
a) Γ (p + 1) = pΓ (p).
If α ∈ (n, n
+ 1], then Γ(α) = (α − 1)(α
 − 2) . . . (α − n)Γ(α − n).
Γ (1) = 1, Γ (n) = (n − 1)!
Specially,   √ therefore   √
Γ 1 = π Γ n + 1 = (2n−1)!! π.
2 2 2n
b) Derivative Rof the Gamma function:
Γ(k) (p) = 0+∞ x p−1 (ln x )k e −x dx .

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Euler Integral The Gamma Function

The Gamma Function


+∞
x p−1 e −x dx defined on (0, +∞).
R
Γ (p) =
0

Example
 
1
Evaluate Γ (1), Γ 2 .

Properties
a) Γ (p + 1) = pΓ (p).
If α ∈ (n, n
+ 1], then Γ(α) = (α − 1)(α
 − 2) . . . (α − n)Γ(α − n).
Γ (1) = 1, Γ (n) = (n − 1)!
Specially,   √ therefore   √
Γ 1 = π Γ n + 1 = (2n−1)!! π.
2 2 2n
b) Derivative Rof the Gamma function:
Γ(k) (p) = 0+∞ x p−1 (ln x )k e −x dx .
c) Γ (p) Γ (1 − p) = π
sin pπ ∀0 < p < 1.

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Euler Integral The Beta Function

The Beta Function


q−1
Form 1: B (p, q) = 01 x p−1 (1 − x )
R
dx .
x p−1
Form 2: B (p, q) = 0+∞ (1+x t
R
)p+q
dx (change of variable x = t+1 ).

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Euler Integral The Beta Function

The Beta Function


q−1
Form 1: B (p, q) = 01 x p−1 (1 − x )
R
dx .
x p−1
Form 2: B (p, q) = 0+∞ (1+x t
R
)p+q
dx (change of variable x = t+1 ).

Properties
a) Symmetry: B (p, q) = B (q, p).

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Euler Integral The Beta Function

The Beta Function


q−1
Form 1: B (p, q) = 01 x p−1 (1 − x )
R
dx .
x p−1
Form 2: B (p, q) = 0+∞ (1+x t
R
)p+q
dx (change of variable x = t+1 ).

Properties
a) Symmetry: B (p, q) = B (q, p).

B (p, q) = p−1
p+q−1 B (p − 1, q) , if p > 1
b) q−1
B (p, q) = B (p, q − 1) , if q > 1.
p+q−1

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Euler Integral The Beta Function

The Beta Function


q−1
Form 1: B (p, q) = 01 x p−1 (1 − x )
R
dx .
x p−1
Form 2: B (p, q) = 0+∞ (1+x t
R
)p+q
dx (change of variable x = t+1 ).

Properties
a) Symmetry: B (p, q) = B (q, p).

B (p, q) = p−1
p+q−1 B (p − 1, q) , if p > 1
b) q−1
B (p, q) = B (p, q − 1) , if q > 1.
p+q−1
(m−1)!(n−1)!
Specially, B (1, 1) = 1 therefore B (m, n) = (m+n−1)! , ∀m, n ∈ N.

Example
π
sinm t cosn tdt as the Beta function.
R 2
Express 0
√ Rπ 1

m+1 n+1

Hint: Let sin t = x to conclude 02 sinm t cosn tdt = 2 B 2 , 2 .

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Euler Integral The Beta Function

Euler Integral

The Trigonometric Form of the Beta Function


π
R2
B (p, q) = 2 sin2p−1 t cos2q−1 tdt.
0

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Euler Integral The Beta Function

Euler Integral

The Trigonometric Form of the Beta Function


π
R2
B (p, q) = 2 sin2p−1 t cos2q−1 tdt.
0

Relation between the Gamma and Beta functions


Γ (p) Γ (q)
B (p, q) = .
Γ (p + q)

Example
π R +∞ √
6 4 x
d) dx .
R 2
a) 0 sin x cos xdx . 0 (1+x 2 )2
R a 2n √
b) 0 x a2 − x 2 dx (a > 0) . e)
R +∞ 1
dx .
R +∞ 10 −x 2 0 1+x 3
c) x e dx . R1 1
0 f) 0 n 1−x n dx , n ∈
√ N∗ .

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