Complex trigonometric integral

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The problem involves calculating a complex integral along a specified closed path, specifically the integral of the function \(\frac{\sin{z}}{z^2+\pi^2}\) over the contour defined by \(|z-2i|=2\). The context is within complex analysis, focusing on techniques such as residue calculus.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster expresses uncertainty about how to approach the integral, mentioning various attempts including substitutions and expansions without success. Some participants suggest using the calculus of residues, while others inquire about the location of singularities relative to the contour.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different methods and clarifying the positions of singularities. There is a suggestion to use residue theory, and some guidance has been provided regarding the relevant singularities within the contour.

Contextual Notes

Participants are considering the implications of the singularities at \(z = \pm i \pi\) and their relation to the contour defined by \(|z - 2i| = 2\). The original poster has not yet resolved how to proceed with the integral calculation.

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Homework Statement


Calculate the complex integral along the closed path indicated:
$$ \oint_C\frac{\sin{z}}{z^2+\pi^2}dz,\,\,|z-2i|=2.$$

Homework Equations


$$ \sin{z}=\frac{e^{iz}-e^{-iz}}{2i} $$
$$ e^{iz}=e^{i(x+iy)}=e^{-y+ix}=e^{-y}(\cos{x}+i\sin{x}) $$

The Attempt at a Solution


I really don't know what to do here.. Everything I tried led me to a dead end. Is there a clever substitution to be made? I tried substituting ##z=x+iy##, I tried ##z=e^{it}+2i## and even tried expanding ##\sin{z}##, but it got me nowhere. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
 
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You should use calculus of residues!
 
The denominator ##z^2 + \pi^2## has singularities at ##z = \pm i \pi##.

Do these lie within the positively oriented contour ##|z - 2i| = 2##?
 
Zondrina said:
The denominator ##z^2 + \pi^2## has singularities at ##z = \pm i \pi##.

Do these lie within the positively oriented contour ##|z - 2i| = 2##?

Yes, ##i\pi## lies within the contour, which means that the integral for any closed path around ##i\pi## would wield the right answer, but that didn't help me much. I still don't know how to calculate the integral.
 
$$\oint_C f(z) \space dz = (2 \pi i) \times \space \text{Res}[f(z), i \pi]$$
 

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