Contour integral (from complex analysis)

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves evaluating a contour integral of a complex function over an elliptic arc parametrized by a specific function. The subject area is complex analysis, focusing on contour integration.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to differentiate the parametrization and substitute it into the function but encounters complexity. Some participants question the properties of the function being integrated, particularly its analyticity along the contour.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring the implications of analyticity on the integral. There is a recognition of the learning objectives behind the problem, but no consensus has been reached on the next steps.

Contextual Notes

The problem does not specify whether the function is analytic, which raises questions about the assumptions that can be made regarding the integral.

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Homework Statement



let g denote the elliptic arc parametrized by z(t) = 2cost + 3isint, for t between 0 and pi/2 (inclusive).

Evaluate the integral of f(z) = z[sin(pi*z^2) - cos(pi*z^2)] over g.



Homework Equations



If g is determined by the function z mapping from [a,b] to C and f maps from g to C, then the integral of f over g is defined as the integral (from a to b) of f of z(t) times z'(t).

(sorry for writing the equations out in words, I don't have any formatting software)



The Attempt at a Solution



I started by finding z'(t) = -2sint + 3icost and attempting to find f(z(t)), but I got a really complicated function and at that point I figured I must be going about it the wrong way.

I tried to find an identity that would allow me to simplifiy f(z) but I couldn't find anything.

At this point I really have no idea how to proceed.
 
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If f(z) is analytic, what do you know about its integral along a contour between two points?
 
hmm...I don't know. It doesn't say so in the problem. Is that something I should be able to recognize?
 
Yes, or at least, it's something they want you to learn. I imagine that's the point of this problem.
 

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