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In taking the limits from t= - ∞ to t = +∞, or from μ = 1 to μ +1, the part under the sign of integration vanishes, in consequence of the factor 1-2; hence on integrating with respect to w from 0 to 2 we find that the first term of the right hand side of the equation is equal to zero. In the same way, on effecting the integration with respect to w of the second term of the right hand side of the equation, we find it to become

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which vanishes on taking it between the limits = 0 and w = 2, because Y and Z are supposed to be rational and integral functions of sin and cos w. Hence on integrating with respect to t and taking it between the limits = -∞ and t∞, or μ-1 and = μ + 1, the second term of the right hand side also vanishes; therefore

{m (m + 1) − n (n + 1) } f.†' du f2* dw Y Z1 = 0.

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The functions Y and Z are known by the name of Laplace's Functions, that mathematician having been the first who studied their properties and pointed out their utility in the calculation of attractions. For the investigation of other remarkable theorems relating to these functions the reader is referred to the Mécanique Céleste, Liv. 111., or to O'Brien's Mathematical Tracts. Mr Murphy has applied to the treatment of these functions a new and very remarkable analysis, which will be found in the introduction to his Elementary Principles of the Theory of Electricity.

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Works published by J. & J. J. Deighton.

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Walton (William). Treatise on the Differential Calculus. Svo. cloth, 10s. 6d.

Walton (William). A Collection of Problems in illustration of the Principles of Theoretical Mechanics. 8vo. cloth,

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