Cauchy.riemann integral theorem or formula

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The discussion revolves around the application of Cauchy's integral theorem and formula in the context of complex analysis, specifically regarding the behavior of holomorphic functions and the implications of poles within certain regions. Participants explore how to approach a problem involving these concepts, including the conditions under which integrals evaluate to zero.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question whether to use Cauchy's integral theorem or formula for a given problem involving the function $\frac{1}{z}$.
  • It is noted that the function $\frac{1}{z}$ is holomorphic everywhere inside a circle of radius 1 centered at $2i$, since its pole at $z = 0$ lies outside this circle.
  • Participants discuss the implications of having a pole inside versus outside the contour and what Cauchy's integral theorem states in these cases.
  • There is a clarification that a pole at $z = 0$ indicates a discontinuity in the function, which is referred to as a "hole" in the domain.
  • One participant asserts that if a function is holomorphic everywhere inside a closed convex curve, the integral of the function over that curve is zero, referencing Cauchy's theorem.
  • Another participant questions the reasoning behind the integral being zero when the function is analytic in a simply-connected region.
  • There is mention of using the Residue Theorem for cases where the function is not holomorphic inside the contour.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the application of Cauchy's theorem and the Residue Theorem, indicating that multiple competing approaches exist. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the understanding of the integral's evaluation in specific cases.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference the need for a more general theorem when poles are present within the contour, and there are unresolved questions about the conditions under which integrals evaluate to zero.

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How do I start this question? Do I use Cauchy.riemann integral theorem? or Cauchy.riemann integral formula?
 

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Note that in the first case the function (which is $\frac{1}{z}$) is holomorphic everywhere inside the circle of radius $1$ centered at $2i$, since it has a single pole at $z = 0$ which is outside this circle. What does that imply?

In the second case, the pole is inside the circle. What does Cauchy's integral theorem say in this case?
 
Bacterius said:
Note that in the first case the function (which is $\frac{1}{z}$) is holomorphic everywhere inside the circle of radius $1$ centered at $2i$, since it has a single pole at $z = 0$ which is outside this circle. What does that imply?

In the second case, the pole is inside the circle. What does Cauchy's integral theorem say in this case?

What does having a pole at z=0 mean? By pole you mean the y-axis?
 
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aruwin said:
What does having a pole at z=0 mean? By pole you mean the y-axis?

The function is not holomorphic at z = 0 : there is a "discontinuity" there, but since we're in the complex plane we call these types of discontinuities poles (since it's not really a discontinuity, more of a hole in the domain of the function). See Pole (complex analysis) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Now if a function is holomorphic everywhere inside a closed convex curve, what does Cauchy's theorem tell you about the integral? (for question 1)
 
Bacterius said:
The function is not holomorphic at z = 0 : there is a "discontinuity" there, but since we're in the complex plane we call these types of discontinuities poles (since it's not really a discontinuity, more of a hole in the domain of the function). See Pole (complex analysis) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Now if a function is holomorphic everywhere inside a closed convex curve, what does Cauchy's theorem tell you about the integral? (for question 1)

That the integral of f(z)=0? Is that right?
 
aruwin said:
That the integral of f(z)=0? Is that right?

That's correct. Cauchy's theorem for convex regions states that if $f$ is a function holomorphic in a convex region $C$ and $\gamma$ is a closed curve in $C$, then:

$$\int_\gamma f(z) ~ \mathrm{d} z = 0$$

Now for the second question note that the function isn't holomorphic inside the circle, because the circle contains zero. So you have to use the more general theorem (the integral theoem). First cite the theorem and see how it applies to your integral.
 
Bacterius said:
That's correct. Cauchy's theorem for convex regions states that if $f$ is a function holomorphic in a convex region $C$ and $\gamma$ is a closed curve in $C$, then:

$$\int_\gamma f(z) ~ \mathrm{d} z = 0$$

Now for the second question note that the function isn't holomorphic inside the circle, because the circle contains zero. So you have to use the more general theorem (the integral theoem). First cite the theorem and see how it applies to your integral.

Is this correct for no.2? And by the way, the answer for the first one is just zero, right? But I don't understand that theorem. Why does the integral become zero when f(z) is analytic everywhere within a simply-connected region?
 

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aruwin said:
Is this correct for no.2? And by the way, the answer for the first one is just zero, right? But I don't understand that theorem. Why does the integral become zero when f(z) is analytic everywhere within a simply-connected region?

Proof of Cauchy's Theorem

As for the second, I think what you have done is correct, however I would use the Residue Theorem.
 
Prove It said:
Proof of Cauchy's Theorem

As for the second, I think what you have done is correct, however I would use the Residue Theorem.

Read it! Thank you!
 

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