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The discussion revolves around contour integrals in complex analysis, specifically focusing on integrals involving functions of the form \( \frac{1}{z - z_0} \) and \( |z|^2 \). Participants are exploring parameterizations for these integrals along specified contours, such as circles and straight lines.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are attempting to parameterize the contour integrals, with one suggesting \( z(t) = e^{it} \) for a circle and another proposing a linear parameterization for the straight line integral. Questions arise regarding the definitions of \( z_0 \) and \( k \), as well as the correctness of the parameterizations.

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The discussion is active, with participants providing feedback on each other's parameterizations and questioning the assumptions made about the contours and variables involved. Some guidance has been offered regarding the correct forms of the parameterizations and the implications of different values for \( k \).

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There is an ongoing clarification about the nature of the contour integrals, particularly concerning the center \( z_0 \) of the circle and the parameterization for the straight line. The participants are also discussing the implications of \( k \) being a real number or an integer, which affects the evaluation of the integrals.

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Calculate the following contour integrals using suitable parameterisations

Homework Statement



1)##\oint \frac{1}{z-z_0} dz## where C is the circle ##z_0## and radius r>0 oriented CCW and ##k\ge0##

2) ##\int_c |z|^2 dz## where C is the straight line from 1+i to -1

3. Relevant equations

##\oint f(z)dz=\int_a^b f(z(t))*z'(t)dt##

The Attempt at a Solution



1) let z(t)=e^it for ##0\le t \le1## and ##z_0=0## since it is centred at ##(0,0)##

We have ##\displaystyle \int_c \frac{1}{z^k} dz=\int_0^{2\pi} \frac{1}{e^{ikt}} i e^{it} dt=\frac{i}{(1-k)}e^{it}|_0^{2\pi}##..?


2) ##\int_c |z|^2 dz## where C is the straight line from 1+i to -1

let ##z(t)=(1-t)(1+i)+t(0)=1-t+i(1-t)## for ##0 \le t \le 1##

##z'(t)=-1-i##

##|z(t)|^2=\sqrt((1-t)^2+(1-t)^2)=2t^2-4t+2##

Therefore ##\int_c |z|^2 dz=\int_0^1 (2t^2-4t+2)(-1-i)dt##...?

How am I doing so far on both?

Thanks
 
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bugatti79 said:

Homework Statement



1)##\oint \frac{1}{z-z_0} dz## where C is the circle ##z_0## and radius r>0 oriented CCW and ##k\ge0##1) let z(t)=e^it for ##0\le t \le1## and ##z_0=0## since it is centred at ##(0,0)##

We have ##\displaystyle \int_c \frac{1}{z^k} dz=\int_0^{2\pi} \frac{1}{e^{ikt}} i e^{it} dt=\frac{i}{(1-k)}e^{it}|_0^{2\pi}##..?

Your reasoning isn't consistent here. What is k in the original problem? What is ##z_0##? Is the circle centered at ##z_0## with positive radius r? I can't help you until that is cleared up.

2) ##\int_c |z|^2 dz## where C is the straight line from 1+i to -12) ##\int_c |z|^2 dz## where C is the straight line from 1+i to -1

let ##z(t)=(1-t)(1+i)+t(0)=1-t+i(1-t)## for ##0 \le t \le 1##

##z'(t)=-1-i##

##|z(t)|^2=\sqrt((1-t)^2+(1-t)^2)=2t^2-4t+2##

Therefore ##\int_c |z|^2 dz=\int_0^1 (2t^2-4t+2)(-1-i)dt##...?

How am I doing so far on both?

Thanks

Your formula for z(t) is wrong. z(1) equals 0, not -1. You meant to write ##z(t) = (1-t)(1+i) + t(-1)##

Your method seems correct after that step. Also, ##|z|^2 = z \bar{z}##, it miught be easier to do that, might not.
 


bugatti79 said:

Homework Statement



1)##\oint \frac{1}{z-z_0} dz## where C is the circle ##z_0## and radius r>0 oriented CCW and ##k\ge0##

2) ##\int_c |z|^2 dz## where C is the straight line from 1+i to -1

3. Relevant equations

##\oint f(z)dz=\int_a^b f(z(t))*z'(t)dt##

The Attempt at a Solution



1) let z(t)=e^it for ##0\le t \le1## and ##z_0=0## since it is centred at ##(0,0)##

We have ##\displaystyle \int_c \frac{1}{z^k} dz=\int_0^{2\pi} \frac{1}{e^{ikt}} i e^{it} dt=\frac{i}{(1-k)}e^{it}|_0^{2\pi}##..?


2) ##\int_c |z|^2 dz## where C is the straight line from 1+i to -1

let ##z(t)=(1-t)(1+i)+t(0)=1-t+i(1-t)## for ##0 \le t \le 1##

##z'(t)=-1-i##

##|z(t)|^2=\sqrt((1-t)^2+(1-t)^2)=2t^2-4t+2##

Therefore ##\int_c |z|^2 dz=\int_0^1 (2t^2-4t+2)(-1-i)dt##...?

How am I doing so far on both?

Thanks

scurty said:
Your reasoning isn't consistent here. What is k in the original problem? What is ##z_0##? Is the circle centered at ##z_0## with positive radius r? I can't help you until that is cleared up.

C is the circle with centre z_0 and radius r>0 orientated CCW. I left out the k, it should read

##\oint \frac{1}{(z-z_0)^k} dz##

I don't know how to handle the z_0...?


scurty said:
Your formula for z(t) is wrong. z(1) equals 0, not -1. You meant to write ##z(t) = (1-t)(1+i) + t(-1)##

Your method seems correct after that step. Also, ##|z|^2 = z \bar{z}##, it miught be easier to do that, might not.

Sorry, that's a mistake on my part. Will review..
 


bugatti79 said:
C is the circle with centre z_0 and radius r>0 orientated CCW. I left out the k, it should read

##\oint \frac{1}{(z-z_0)^k} dz##

I don't know how to handle the z_0...?

Okay! So what is your equation equation for a circle centered at ##z_0## with positive radius? Then use the contour integral formula. You should come out with an answer very similar to what your had in your first post.

##\displaystyle \int_c \frac{1}{(z - z_0)^k} dz=\int_0^{2\pi} \frac{1}{(z_0 + re^{it} - z_0)^k} (ir e^{it}) dt= \dots##

Make sure your anti-derivative is correct, your anti-derivative in your first post was wrong.

Also, is k any real number greater than or equal to zero or any integer greater than or equal to zero? I'm inclined to believe the latter but the choice of what k is will determine what the final answer is.
 
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scurty said:
Okay! So what is your equation equation for a circle centered at ##z_0## with positive radius? Then use the contour integral formula. You should come out with an answer very similar to what your had in your first post.

##\displaystyle \int_c \frac{1}{(z - z_0)^k} dz=\int_0^{2\pi} \frac{1}{(z_0 + re^{it} - z_0)^k} (ir e^{it}) dt= \dots##

Make sure your anti-derivative is correct, your anti-derivative in your first post was wrong.

Also, is k any real number greater than or equal to zero or any integer greater than or equal to zero? I'm inclined to believe the latter but the choice of what k is will determine what the final answer is.

Yes it is the latter. I see you have taken ##z=re^{it}+z_0## SO the integral should work out to be

##\displaystyle \frac{ir^2}{(1-k)}e^{it(1-k)} |_0^{2\pi}##...?
 

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