Complex integration (Using Cauchy Integral formula)

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The problem involves evaluating the complex integral $$\int_\gamma \frac{\cosh z}{2 \ln 2-z} dz$$ over two different contours defined by the radii of 1 and 2. The original poster seeks to apply the Cauchy integral formula to solve this integral.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster successfully solved the integral for the contour with radius 2 but is uncertain about how to approach the integral for the contour with radius 1. Some participants note that the function is holomorphic within the circle of radius 1, which raises questions about the application of the Cauchy theorem.

Discussion Status

The discussion includes attempts to clarify the conditions under which the Cauchy integral formula can be applied. While some participants assert that the integral evaluates to zero based on the Cauchy theorem, there is no explicit consensus on the approach for the contour with radius 1.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention the holomorphic nature of the function within the specified contours and reference the Cauchy integral formula and theorem, indicating that the original poster's approach may need further exploration or clarification.

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Homework Statement



$$\int_\gamma \frac{\cosh z}{2 \ln 2-z} dz$$

with ##\gamma## defined as:

1. ##|z|=1##
2. ##|z|=2##

I need to solve this using Cauchy integral formula.

Homework Equations



Cauchy Integral Formula

The Attempt at a Solution



With ##|z|=2## I've solved already, as it is quite easy. All one needs to do is re-write the denominator as ##z-2 \ln 2## and since ##2 \ln 2## is inside ##\gamma##, then one can apply easily the formula.

With 1 I'm not sure how to re-write the integral so I can use the Cauchy Integral formula.
 
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This has been solved already. No need to answer.
 
For others who are still interested: obviously the function is holomorphci in the circle with radius 1.
 
dirk_mec1 said:
For others who are still interested: obviously the function is holomorphci in the circle with radius 1.

Oh, right.

So yes, by the Cauchy theorem, it's 0.

One could always define ##f(z)## as

$$f(z)=\frac {z \cosh z}{2 \ln 2 -z}$$

and so the Integral becomes

$$\int_\gamma \frac {f(z)}{z}=0$$
 
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