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The discussion revolves around the integration of the complex function $$\int_0^{2\pi}\frac{\bar{z}}{z^2}dz$$ along the unit circle. Participants explore the path of integration, the parametric representation of the curve, and the evaluation of the integral, while also considering related expansions and implications.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks how to integrate the function $$\int_0^{2\pi}\frac{\bar{z}}{z^2}dz$$.
  • Another participant confirms the path of integration is the unit circle, counterclockwise.
  • A participant provides the parametric equation for the curve and performs the integration, concluding that the integral evaluates to zero.
  • Further elaboration is provided on the function $$f(z)$$, suggesting that it equals zero for all non-negative integers $$n$$, based on the evaluation of a related integral.
  • Another participant agrees with the conclusion about the integral evaluating to zero, providing a detailed calculation to support this claim.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There appears to be agreement among participants regarding the evaluation of the integral as zero, though the discussion includes multiple steps and calculations that are not universally accepted as definitive.

Contextual Notes

Participants rely on specific assumptions about the path of integration and the properties of the functions involved, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion does not resolve all potential ambiguities related to the integral's evaluation.

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$$
\int_0^{2\pi}\frac{\bar{z}}{z^2}dz
$$

How would this be integrated?
 
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dwsmith said:
$$
\int_0^{2\pi}\frac{\bar{z}}{z^2}dz
$$

How would this be integrated?

Hi dwsmith,

What is the path of integration?
 
Unit circle counterclockwise
 
dwsmith said:
Unit circle counterclockwise

Then the parametric equation of the curve would be,

\[C:~ z(\theta)=e^{i\theta};0\leq x\leq2\pi\]

\[dz=ie^{i\theta}d\theta\]

\[\therefore\int_{C}\frac{\bar{z}}{z^2}dz=\int^{2\pi}_{0}\frac{e^{-i\theta}}{e^{2i\theta}}ie^{i\theta}d\theta=i\int_{0}^{2\pi}e^{-2i\theta}d\theta=0\]
 
Sudharaka said:
Then the parametric equation of the curve would be,

\[C:~ z(\theta)=e^{i\theta};0\leq x\leq2\pi\]

\[dz=ie^{i\theta}d\theta\]

\[\therefore\int_{C}\frac{\bar{z}}{z^2}dz=\int^{2\pi}_{0}\frac{e^{-i\theta}}{e^{2i\theta}}ie^{i\theta}d\theta=i\int_{0}^{2\pi}e^{-2i\theta}d\theta=0\]

I wasn't thinking.

---------- Post added at 10:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:53 PM ----------

So to expand on this problem,

$$
f(z) = \frac{1}{2\pi i}\sum_{n = 0}^{\infty}iz^n\int_0^{2\pi}\frac{1}{e^{(n + 1)i\theta}}d\theta = 0, \ \forall n\geq 0.
$$
Therefore, $f(z) = 0$

This would be correct then?
 
dwsmith said:
I wasn't thinking.

---------- Post added at 10:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:53 PM ----------

So to expand on this problem,

$$
f(z) = \frac{1}{2\pi i}\sum_{n = 0}^{\infty}iz^n\int_0^{2\pi}\frac{1}{e^{(n + 1)i\theta}}d\theta = 0, \ \forall n\geq 0.
$$
Therefore, $f(z) = 0$

This would be correct then?

Should be. Because,

\[\int^{2\pi}_{0}\frac{1}{e^{(n+1)i\theta}}d\theta= \int^{2\pi}_{0}e^{-(n+1)i\theta}d\theta=\left[\frac{e^{-(n+1)i\theta}}{-i(n+1)}\right]_{0}^{2\pi}=0\]
 

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