Evaluate Complex Contour Integrals

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The discussion revolves around evaluating complex contour integrals using Cauchy's Integral formula. Participants are examining two specific integrals involving trigonometric and exponential functions, with contours defined by circles and squares in the complex plane.

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  • Participants discuss the evaluation of integrals by applying Cauchy's Integral formula, questioning the placement of singularities relative to the contours. There are attempts to clarify the implications of using different powers in the integrand and how that affects the results.

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Some participants express agreement with the evaluations presented, while others explore the implications of modifying the integrals. There is an ongoing examination of the mathematical reasoning behind the results, with references to specific formulas and calculations.

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Participants are navigating the complexities of contour integration, including the effects of singularities and the application of derivatives in the context of Cauchy's formula. There is mention of using computational tools for verification, indicating a blend of analytical and numerical approaches in the discussion.

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Homework Statement


Evaluate each of the following by Cauchy's Integral formula

a)## \int_cj \frac{\cos z}{3z-3\pi} dz## c1: |z|=3, c2:|z|=4

b) ##\int_c \frac{e^{3z}}{z-ln(2)} dz## c=square with corners at ##\pm(1\pm i)##



Homework Equations


##f(z_0)=\frac{1}{2 \pi i}\int_c \frac{f(z)}{z-z_0}##


The Attempt at a Solution



a) ## \int_{c_j} \frac{\cos z}{3z-3\pi} dz## c1: |z|=3, c2:|z|=4

##\frac{1}{3}\int_{c1} \frac{\cos z}{z- \pi} dz =0## since ##\pi## lies outside c1 and hence ##\frac{\cos z}{z- \pi}## is analytic on and inside c1

##\frac{1}{3}\int_{c1} \frac{\cos z}{z- \pi} dz = \frac{1}{3} (2\pi i) \cos (\pi)= -\frac{2}{3} \pi i## since ##\pi## lies inside c2




b) ##\int_c \frac{e^{3z}}{z-ln(2)} dz## c=square with corners at ##\pm(1\pm i)##

##\int_c \frac{e^{3z}}{z-ln(2)} dz=2 \pi i e^{3 ln(2)}=2^4 \pi i##...?

Thanks
 
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Looks ok to me.
 
jackmell said:
Looks ok to me.

bugatti79 said:
b) ##\int_c \frac{e^{3z}}{z-ln(2)} dz## c=square with corners at ##\pm(1\pm i)##

##\int_c \frac{e^{3z}}{z-ln(2)} dz=2 \pi i e^{3 ln(2)}=2^4 \pi i##...?

Thanks

In b) if we had ##\int_c \frac{e^{3z}}{(z-ln(2))^3} dz##

We'd get the same answer because we have ##(z-ln(2))^3=0 \implies z-ln(2)=0##..?
 
No.
[tex]f^{(n)}(a)=\frac{n!}{2\pi i}\oint \frac{f(z)}{(z-a)^{n+1}}dz[/tex]
 
bugatti79 said:
In b) if we had ##\int_c \frac{e^{3z}}{(z-ln(2))^3} dz##

We'd get the same answer because we have ##(z-ln(2))^3=0 \implies z-ln(2)=0##..?

jackmell said:
No.
[tex]f^{(n)}(a)=\frac{n!}{2\pi i}\oint \frac{f(z)}{(z-a)^{n+1}}dz[/tex]

## \displaystyle \oint \frac{e^{3z}}{(z-ln(2))^{3}}dz=\frac{2\pi i}{3!} (3e^{3(ln 2)})=2^4 \pi i##..which is the same as original q part b)?
 
jackmell said:
[tex]f^{(n)}(a)=\frac{n!}{2\pi i}\oint \frac{f(z)}{(z-a)^{n+1}}dz[/tex]

When I plug your integral into that formula, I get:

[tex]\frac{d^2}{dz^2}\left(e^{3z}\right)\biggr|_{z=\ln(2)}=\frac{2!}{2\pi i} \oint \frac{e^{3z}}{(z-\ln(2))^3}dz[/tex]

or

[tex]\oint \frac{e^{3z}}{(z-\ln(2))^3}dz=72\pi i[/tex]

Also, try and learn to check them in Mathematica:

Code:
NIntegrate[(Exp[3*z]/(z - Log[2])^3)*2*I*
    Exp[I*t] /. z -> 2*Exp[I*t], {t, 0, 2*Pi}]
N[72*Pi*I]


-1.4210854715202004*^-14 + 226.19467105847158*I

0. + 226.1946710584651*I
 
jackmell said:
When I plug your integral into that formula, I get:

[tex]\frac{d^2}{dz^2}\left(e^{3z}\right)\biggr|_{z=\ln(2)}=\frac{2!}{2\pi i} \oint \frac{e^{3z}}{(z-\ln(2))^3}dz[/tex]

or

[tex]\oint \frac{e^{3z}}{(z-\ln(2))^3}dz=72\pi i[/tex]

Also, try and learn to check them in Mathematica:

Code:
NIntegrate[(Exp[3*z]/(z - Log[2])^3)*2*I*
    Exp[I*t] /. z -> 2*Exp[I*t], {t, 0, 2*Pi}]
N[72*Pi*I]


-1.4210854715202004*^-14 + 226.19467105847158*I

0. + 226.1946710584651*I

I didnt differentiate twice!

Thank you!
 

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