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Use the integral test to show that ${鈭�}_{n = 0}^{鈭�} e^{- n^{2}}$ converges.

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The series ${鈭�}_{n = 0}^{鈭�} e^{- n^{2}}$ is convergent.

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Definition of Gaussian integral, convergent, and divergent

The Gaussian integral which is also known as Poisson integral. The area of Gaussian function ${f(x)=e}^{- x^{2}}$ and over the x-axis is as follows:

${鈭�}_{- 鈭�}^{鈭�} e^{- x^{2}} dx = \sqrt{蟺}$

Then, half of the area of Gaussian function and -axis is: ${鈭�}_{0}^{鈭�} e^{- x^{2}} d x = \frac{\sqrt{蟺}}{2}$ .

If the partial sum localid="1664193252645" $S_{n}$ of an infinite series tend to a limit Sthen the series is called convergent. If the partial sums $S_{n}$ of an infinite series do not approach a limit, the series is called divergent. The limiting value S is called the sum of the series.

Apply the integral test

Given that the limit is ${鈭�}_{n = 0}^{鈭�} e^{- n^{2}}$ .

Now, apply the integral test as:

${鈭�}_{0}^{鈭�} e^{- n^{2}} d n$

This is half of the area of Gaussian function and x-axis which is, ${鈭�}_{0}^{鈭�} e^{- n^{2}} d n = \frac{\sqrt{蟺}}{2}$ .

The integral value is finite, therefore the given series ${鈭�}_{n = 0}^{鈭�} e^{- n^{2}}$ converges.

Solve the integral

Now, compare with the integral ${鈭�}_{}^{鈭�} e^{- n} d n$ .

Evaluate the integral is as follows:

${鈭�}_{}^{鈭�} e^{- n} d n = {[\frac{e^{- n}}{- 1}]}^{鈭�} = - [e^{- 鈭�}] = 0$

The integral value is finite, therefore the integral ${鈭�}_{}^{鈭�} e^{- n} d n$ converges. Here, both the integral converges.

Hence, it is proved that series ${鈭�}_{n = 0}^{鈭�} e^{- n^{2}}$ converges.

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Use the integral test to show that ${鈭�}_{n = 0}^{鈭�} e^{- n^{2}}$ converges.

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Definition of Gaussian integral, convergent, and divergent

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Solve the integral

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Use the integral test to show that鈭�n=0鈭�e-n2 converges.

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Definition of Gaussian integral, convergent, and divergent

Apply the integral test

Solve the integral

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Use the integral test to show that ${鈭�}_{n = 0}^{鈭�} e^{- n^{2}}$ converges.