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Evaluating the Probability Integral Using Wallis's Product Formula for π.
- Source :
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American Mathematical Monthly . Jun/Jul2009, Vol. 116 Issue 6, p538-541. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- The article discusses the evaluation of the probability integral using the product formula for π of mathematician John Wallis. It explores the standard one-variable calculus method for evaluating the probability integral and functions using the approximation theory. It states that to approximate the integrand in the probability integral can yield a simpler evaluation of integrals. It proves that calculating the limits of the expression can be done using the Wallis product formula for π.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00029890
- Volume :
- 116
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- American Mathematical Monthly
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 42224529
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00029890.2009.11920970