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Integration by parts does not seem to work. I was wondering if this integral could be solved using a specific contour and applying for example Jordan's lemma?

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    This is the imaginary error function.2012-03-21
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    "Find" or "evaluate" is the right word here; "solve" is not. One solves equations; one solves problems. One evaluates expressions. In this case, one seeks a _value_, not a _solution_.2012-03-21
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    I think [this](http://memegenerator.net/instance/16722124) is what @MichaelHardy is trying to say...2012-03-21
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    Hmm I remember you have to square this integral and use spherical coordinates.2012-03-21
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    One can solve the problem of evaluating the integral, though :)2012-03-21
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    @MichaelHardy, I was just replicating the wording used across the board, and actually the title was even edited and is no longer my own.2012-03-21
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    One can solve the problem of evaluating the integral. But one _solves_ a _problem_ and _evaluates_ and integral. As for "across the board": yes it's true; this is a frequent misuse of terminology among the naive, and the naive are numerous.2012-03-21
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    Now your comment makes sense, I just reread myself for the first time, my double mistake. ;-)2012-03-22

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