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Re: A definite Integral

• To: mathgroup at yoda.physics.unc.edu
• Subject: Re: A definite Integral
• From: Felix Schlumpf <schlumpf at physik.unizh.ch>
• Date: Tue, 17 Mar 92 9:17:23 MET

>Consider the definite integral of: x^3/(Exp[x]-1) from 0 to infinity. The value
>is knownto be Pi^4/15. When trying to evaluate this integral in Mathematica,
>the application quits for no  apparent reason.
 
Mathematica needs at least 6.5-7 MB to do this calculation. The reason for
quitting is lack of memory. But Mma returns Pi^4/15.
 
Felix