Determining Cauchy principal value of divergent integrals

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This discussion focuses on determining the Cauchy principal value of divergent integrals, specifically the integrals P.V. ∫(sin(2x)/(x+4))dx and P.V. ∫(cos(2x)/(x²-16))dx. The original poster struggled to find examples or resources that address divergent integrals, as most available literature covers only convergent cases. The conversation highlights the need for specific examples of divergent integrals and the methods to evaluate their principal values, indicating a gap in existing educational materials.

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Homework Statement


So I've found a ton of examples that show you how to find cauchy principal values of convergent integrals because it is just equal to the value of that integral and you prove that the semi-circle contribution goes to zero. However, I need to find some Cauchy principal values of divergent integrals and I can't find any examples or even problems in any books that have these. Perhaps I'm just looking in the wrong place I'm not sure. If anyone could point me in the direction of any examples where principal values are found of divergent integrals that would be amazing, thank you.

Homework Equations


[tex]P.V. \int^{\infty}_{-\infty}\frac{sin2xdx}{x+4}[/tex]
[tex]P.V.\int^{\infty}_{-\infty}\frac{cos2xdx}{x^{2}-16}[/tex]

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I've gone through many examples but they just prove that the contribution of the arc on the contour goes to zero and so the principal value equals the value of the convergent integral. Any examples resembling my problems would be great.[/B]
 
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Figured them out, if anyone wants the solutions let me know.
 

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