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What does the following represent: ex2dx=π\int_{-\infty}^\infty e^{-x^2} \,dx = \sqrt{\pi}


A classic!

The integral you mentioned is known as the Gaussian integral, and it's a fundamental result in mathematics and statistics. Here's what it represents:

Probability distribution: The function f(x)=ex2f(x) = e^{-x^2} is a probability density function (PDF) of the standard normal distribution, also known as the Gaussian distribution or bell curve. The integral you provided calculates the total area under this curve, which is equal to 1, as required for any probability distribution.

Normalizing constant: In the context of probability theory, the integral represents the normalizing constant for the normal distribution. In other words, it ensures that the probability of all possible outcomes adds up to 1.

Volume of the Gaussian function: Another way to interpret the integral is to think of it as the volume under the Gaussian function ex2e^{-x^2} in R1\mathbb{R}^1. The function has a "bell-shaped" curve, and the integral calculates the total volume enclosed by this curve.

Analytic continuation: The Gaussian integral is also related to the theory of analytic continuation. It can be used to define the Gamma function, Γ(z)\Gamma(z), which is a meromorphic function that extends the factorial function to complex numbers. Specifically, Γ(1/2)=π\Gamma(1/2) = \sqrt{\pi}, which is connected to the Gaussian integral.

Importance in mathematics and statistics: The Gaussian integral appears in many areas of mathematics and statistics, such as:

  • Probability theory: normal distribution, stochastic processes
  • Statistics: hypothesis testing, confidence intervals
  • Analysis: harmonic analysis, Fourier transform
  • Physics: quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics

The Gaussian integral is a fundamental result that has far-reaching implications in many fields.


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