# Integrating function can't be epressed? [closed]

Hi I have a function in a form of

$$\frac{a}{x}exp(\frac{b}{\sqrt{3}-x})$$

The code is

Integrate[a/x*E^(b/(3^0.5 - x)), {x, 1, 3^0.5}]


But it can't work currently, even given the value of a and b. Can it be integrated by Mathematica? How can I get the approximation (or if you have the method to get exact integration) and plot the diagram?

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## closed as off-topic by Öskå, rasher, Yves Klett, Kuba, Oleksandr R.Jun 17 at 11:38

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Is your question related with the software Mathematica? If so, please provide the code for this function in a Mathematica form. –  Öskå Jun 17 at 9:29
@Öskå I was wondering whether that can be integrated by mathematica. –  Jack Zhang Jun 17 at 9:30
I am not sure that it is not an off-topic. Otherwise, the statement of the question should be done more precise ( integral in which limits?) and written down a Mma expression. –  Alexei Boulbitch Jun 17 at 9:31
@AlexeiBoulbitch Thanks, just updated. Is this kind of problem not integratable by mathematica? At least, I think it can solve it numerically for given value and limit, but how to do it? –  Jack Zhang Jun 17 at 9:42
It's Exp[] not E^: see here. –  Öskå Jun 17 at 9:49

With 9.01:

int = Integrate[a/x*E^(b/(3^0.5 - x)), {x, 1, 3^0.5}]


ConditionalExpression[ a (1. ExpIntegralEi[1.36603 b] + E^(0.57735 b) (-1. ExpIntegralEi[0.788675 b] + 1. ExpIntegralEi[7.88675*10^8 b]) - 1. ExpIntegralEi[7.88675*10^8 b]), Re[b] <= 0]

Plot3D[int, {a, -10, 10}, {b, -3, 0}, ColorFunction -> "DarkRainbow",
Mesh -> False]


Update

For positive b the Integral does not converge (see above Re[b] <= 0):

a = 1; b = 1;

Integrate[a/x*E^(b/(3^0.5 - x)), {x, 1, 3^0.5}]


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Thanks a lot, it looks amazing! Is it possible to plot the integration diagram to represent function changing with x, with given a and b (for example a=b=1)? –  Jack Zhang Jun 17 at 10:16
@JackZhang - see updated answer –  eldo Jun 17 at 10:29
Yep, for x close to the $$\sqrt{3}$$, the function is approach to infinite. –  Jack Zhang Jun 17 at 12:06
@Jack Zhang Why do not you try NIntegrate at a and b of your choice. Then you will easily see what is possible, or at least, what is impossible? –  Alexei Boulbitch Jun 17 at 13:03
@AlexeiBoulbitch Good ideal, I'll have a try. –  Jack Zhang Jun 18 at 1:34