The function exp(x^2)*erfc(x) has several series approximations, like for example, the asymptotic expansion. However, this expansion is valid only for large values of x, and therefore, it cannot be used for a general analytical solution. Any ideas?
There is another approximation for erf(x) function: erf(x)^2=1-exp(-x^2*(4/Pi+a*x^2)/(1+a*x^2)). Maybe it can be more usefull? At least it's not in series.
I agree with Dr. Osetrov and just want to note you, that erfс(x) is very close to Heaviside step-funtion, so your integral is close to \int exp(x^2) dx
I'm unsure whether or not this is the correct approach, but this is how I evaluated the integral after recognizing that the integral involving exponential and error functions has no elementary antiderivatives:
Generally with combinations involving the error function one finds a tabulation of results from polynomials, which technically deviate from an exact answer only by another error function. The error decreases as the number of terms increase, and can be made as small as required by the situation. It brings to mind the definitions of differentials and integrals where a limit is reached beyond which further precision adds nothing substantial. You can fit your function to a polynomial for integration then compare the results to series expansions of symbolic functions.
There is no reason why you couldn't create a new symbolic function to be the answer, but it creates an obligation to defend the result.