Complex Integral Evaluation for f(z)=z^4 on |z|=2 using Theorems 1 and 2

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The discussion revolves around evaluating the complex integral of the function f(z) = z^4 along a semicircular path |z|=2 from -2i to 2i. Participants are examining the application of two theorems related to complex integration.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to apply Theorem 1 and Theorem 2 to evaluate the integral but encounters a discrepancy in the results. Questions arise regarding the integration steps, particularly the transformation of the exponential term during integration.

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Participants are actively questioning specific steps in the original poster's calculations, particularly focusing on the integration of exponential functions. There is no explicit consensus yet, as the discussion is still unfolding with clarifications being sought.

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Participants are discussing the implications of the theorems and the correctness of the integration process, indicating a need for clarity on the fundamental properties of exponential integrals.

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Evaluate [tex]\int_C f(z)dz[/tex] by theorem 1 and check your result by theorem 2 where f(z) = z^4 and C is the semicircle |z|=2 from -2i to 2i in the right half-plane.
Theorem 1 : [tex]\int_{z_0} ^{z_1} f(z)dz = F(z_1) - F(z_0) \ \ \frac{dF}{dz}=f(z) \\[/tex]
[tex]\int_{-2\iota} ^{2\iota}z^4dz = \frac{z^5}{5} = \frac{2^6 \iota}{5} \\[/tex]
Theorem 2: [tex]\int_C f(z)dz = \int_a ^bf(z(t)) \frac{dz}{dt}dt\\[/tex]. The path C can be represented by [tex]z(t)=2\exp{\iota t} \ f(z)=(2\exp{\iota t})^4 \ = \ 2^4\exp{4\iota t}\ \mbox{ therefore }\ \frac{dz}{dt}= 2 \iota\exp{\iota t} \\[/tex] [tex]\ \mbox{ therefore, the integral}\ = 2^5\iota\int_{\frac{-\pi}{2}} ^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \exp{5\iota t}dt \ = \ 2^5\iota\frac{\exp{6it}}{6\iota} \ = \ \frac{2^5}{3}(\frac{\exp{3\pi \iota} - \exp{-3\pi \iota} }{2}) =0 \\[/tex]. Both theorems should give the same answer, but I don't get the same answer. Where have I gone wrong. Help please. Thanks.
 
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