Integral of log(sin(x)) Solution
To solve the integral:
We need to proceed carefully. This integral is famous for having a nontrivial solution, and the derivation involves several steps, including symmetry considerations and the use of advanced techniques. Below is a detailed step-by-step solution.
Step 1: Symmetry of the Function
The sine function is symmetric about
in the interval
to
.
This symmetry allows us to rewrite the integral over half the interval:
This step reduces the limits of integration from 0 to π/2 instead of 0 to π, making the next steps more manageable.
Step 2: Use of a Known Identity
There is a standard trick used to deal with integrals involving logarithms and trigonometric functions. We introduce a known identity for integrals involving logarithmic functions:
This symmetry between sine and cosine integrals will be useful later.
Step 3: Combining the Integrals of log(sin(x)) and log(cos(x))
Now, consider the sum of these two integrals:
Using the identity
,
we get:
This can be expanded as:
Step 4: Simplifying the Result
The first term is straightforward:
The second term involves a change of variables. Let