Complex Integration Homework - Part (a) and (b) Help

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The discussion revolves around solving a complex integration homework problem involving the Cauchy integral formula. Part (a) is straightforward, utilizing the Cauchy integral formula effectively. For part (b), the solution involves substituting \( e^{i \theta} \) for \( z \) in the integral and transforming it into an integral with respect to \( d\theta \), ultimately leading to the result of \( \pi \). The use of deMoivre's theorem is also highlighted as a key step in simplifying the problem.

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Homework Statement



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The Attempt at a Solution



I did part (a) which is pretty easy. Use the Cauchy integral formula. Part (b) says "hence", which leads me to believe that part (a) can be used for part (b), but I cannot see anything remotely related between the two. I don't want to do weird manipulations and substitutions if part (a) can help.

If someone could help me out with this I would really appreciate it.
 

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stripes said:

Homework Statement



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Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



I did part (a) which is pretty easy. Use the Cauchy integral formula. Part (b) says "hence", which leads me to believe that part (a) can be used for part (b), but I cannot see anything remotely related between the two. I don't want to do weird manipulations and substitutions if part (a) can help.

If someone could help me out with this I would really appreciate it.

Just substitute ##e^{i \theta}## for ##z## in the integral and turn it into an integral ##d\theta##. Then use deMoivre.
 
Thanks Dick! Easy as pie now
 
Here is an elementary approach for part b) if you like:

Notice that the integral you seek is
$$\begin{aligned}
\Re\left(\int_0^{\pi} e^{k\cos t}e^{ik\sin t}\,dt\right) &= \Re\left(\int_0^{\pi}e^{ke^{it}}\,dt\right)\\
&=\Re\left(\int_0^{\pi} \left(1+ke^{it}+k^2e^{2it}+\cdots \right)\,dt\right)\\
&=\boxed{\pi}\\
\end{aligned}$$
 

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