On the evaluation of a definite integral involving nested square root functions (Q2478025)

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On the evaluation of a definite integral involving nested square root functions
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    On the evaluation of a definite integral involving nested square root functions (English)
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    14 March 2008
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    It is given a method for computing two integrals involving nested square root functions. It is mentioned a trigonometric identity with hyperbolic cosine which will be used. One of the definite integral is illustrated in terms of the golden ratio.
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    definite integrals
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    trigonometric identities
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    nested square root functions
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    hyperbolic cosine
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    variable substitution
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    golden ratio
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