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Cosine integral for a symmetric stable exponent (∫0∞​(1−cosu)u−1−αdu=π/[2Γ(1+α)sin(πα/2)])

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For 0<α<2, represent u−1−α as Γ(1+α)−1∫0∞​vαe−vudv. The Tonelli theorem applies to the nonnegative integrand. The inner integral in u is 1/[v(1+v2)], leaving Γ(1+α)−1∫0∞​vα−1/(1+v2)dv. Substitution z=v2 and the Euler beta function together with the Gamma reflection formula give the result. The bounds at zero and infinity explain exactly the index range.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2004 / iii / Paper 28 / 5 / a / Solution
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