The Beta function is defined by
B(p,q):=∫01tp−1(1−t)q−1dt=Γ(p+q)Γ(p)Γ(q)
where Rep>0,Req>0, and Γ is the Gamma function.
(a) By using a suitable substitution and properties of Beta and Gamma functions, show that
∫011−x4dx=32π[Γ(1/4)]2
(b) Deduce that
K(1/2)=π4[Γ(5/4)]2
where K(k) is the complete elliptic integral, defined as
K(k):=∫01(1−t2)(1−k2t2)dt
[Hint: You might find the change of variable x=t(2−t2)−1/2 helpful in part (b).]