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I'm trying to solve an integral equation of the form Constant == Integrate [g(x)f(x,Efermi), {x,-200,200}], for the parameter Efermi. The function g(x) is Exp[-(x^2)/5000] and f(x) is 1/(1+Exp[(x-Efermi)/25].

In addition to this, if the Constant is an array, I'd like to extract Efermi as an array. Any inputs on how to go about solving this would be appreciated.

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    $\begingroup$ E==Exp[1] so that is a bad choice as a parameter $\endgroup$ Commented Feb 3, 2013 at 22:13
  • $\begingroup$ Integral, dx isn't correct syntax. Is this a definite or indefinite integral? What are the limits, what are examples for Constants? $\endgroup$
    – Jens
    Commented Feb 3, 2013 at 23:25
  • $\begingroup$ Right. I've edited my question for syntax. Hope the question I'm asking now is clear. $\endgroup$
    – user5720
    Commented Feb 4, 2013 at 10:29
  • $\begingroup$ This is not really a Mathematica question. For the Mathematica part, you may use Map to get an array. $\endgroup$
    – unstable
    Commented Feb 4, 2013 at 14:25
  • $\begingroup$ @Nasser Considering that he's talking about the Fermi energy, EFermi would be even better. $\endgroup$
    – rcollyer
    Commented Feb 4, 2013 at 14:37

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For the scalar case:

Set up a function, h, depending on EFermi, and use FindRoot to solve h[EFermi]==c

Clear[g, f, h];
g[x_] = Exp[-x^2/5000];
f[x_, EFermi_] = (1 + Exp[(x - EFermi)/25])^-1;
h[EFermi_?NumericQ] := NIntegrate[g[x] f[x, EFermi], {x, -200, 200}]
c = 100;
sol = FindRoot[h[e] == c, {e, 10}]
h[e] /. sol
(*  {e -> 55.2154} *)
(*  100. *)
Plot[{h[e], c}, {e, -500, 500}, Epilog -> Point[ {e, c} /. sol],ImageSize -> 300]

plot

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  • $\begingroup$ That was very helpful! Thank you! $\endgroup$
    – user5720
    Commented Feb 4, 2013 at 15:29

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