Calculate complex integral as line integral

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The forum discussion focuses on calculating a complex integral as a line integral, specifically using the expression NIntegrate[(z^2 + z*Conjugate[z])*I*Exp[I*t] /. z -> Exp[I*t], {t, Pi, 0}]. Participants confirm the validity of substituting z with e^{it} to simplify the computation. The discussion emphasizes verifying results through numerical integration in Mathematica and comparing them with symbolic calculations. Ultimately, the results from different methods are found to be equal, validating the approach taken.

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Homework Statement


We need to calculate this complex integral as line integral:
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Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


This is correct, I guess:
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But not sure about this part:
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Are dx, dy, x, y chages correct or there is other method to use?
 
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evol_w10lv said:

Homework Statement


We need to calculate this complex integral as line integral:
mvw98gi92v0r12s9uk9w.png



Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


This is correct, I guess:
v8yzkdwcftef6j9gch6p.png


But not sure about this part:
o09jbdaoynkhyxn1jg0x.png


Are dx, dy, x, y chages correct or there is other method to use?

Not hard to numerically integrate it and check your results right?

Code:
NIntegrate[(z^2 + z*Conjugate[z])*I*Exp[I*t] /. z -> Exp[I*t], {t, Pi, 0}]

but I just let z=e^{it} to check that. What's wrong with just doing that symbolically from the start.
So my suggestion is for you to compute the expression your derived, compute it numerically in Mathematica or other, and thirdly, by letting z=e^{it} and computing it by evaluating the integral in t and then compare the three.
 
Of course... thanks for idea. I cheked results and they were equal.
 

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