The error function. Computer programs such as Mathematica and Maple incorrectly evaluate about
95% of integrals
taken over all space. When the program fails to recognize an integral, it automatically
spits out "erf" for an unknown reason.
Person 1:
Dude, we have a Quantum Mechanics homework
set due in 30 minutes, & I can't figure out how to evaluate this integral.
Person 2: Don't worry, we'll put it into Maple!
Maple: Erf erf erf erf erf...
Professor: epic
fail.