On an integral representation of a class of Kapteyn (Fourier―Bessel) series: Kepler's equation, radiation problems and Meissel's expansion

Abstract In this paper, an integral representation of a class of Kapteyn series is proposed. Such a representation includes the most used series in practical applications. The approach uses the property of uniform convergence of the considered class and the integral representation of the Bessel functions. The usefulness of the proposed method is highlighted by providing an integral solution of Kepler’s equation and of some Kapteyn series arising in radiation problems. Moreover it allows us to generalize a result due to Meissel.