Finding the simple poles and getting the sum of residues

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In summary, the problem involves finding the simple poles and summing their residues. The first pole occurs at z=0, which is a double pole for z and infinitely many zeros for sin(z) at infinity. To determine the residue of the first pole, the coefficient of (z-a)^-2 in the Laurent series expansion must be found.
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[tex]C_{N}[/tex] denotes the positively oriented boundary of the square whose edges lie along the lines [tex]x=+/- (N+1/2\pi), y=+/- (N+1/2\pi)[/tex].

Then show that [tex]\int_{C_{N}} \frac{dz}{z^{2}sin(z))=2\pi i[\frac{1}{6}+2\sum_{n=1}^{N}\frac{(-1)^n}{n^2{\pi}^2}]

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So the problem boils down to finding the simple poles and getting the sum of residues. the first one occurs at z=0. But for this one, this is a double pole for z, and infinitely many zeros for sin(z) at infinity (pole at zero). So then how to determine the residue of the first pole?
 
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I know that the residue of a double pole is the coefficient of (z-a)^-2 in the Laurent series expansion. But I'm not sure how to determine this coefficient.
 

FAQ: Finding the simple poles and getting the sum of residues

What does it mean to find the simple poles of a function?

Finding the simple poles of a function involves identifying the points where the function is undefined or has a singularity. These points are known as poles and are important in understanding the behavior of the function.

Why is it important to find the simple poles of a function?

Identifying the simple poles allows us to determine the behavior of the function near those points. This is useful in evaluating integrals, calculating residues, and understanding the overall behavior of the function.

How do you find the simple poles of a function?

To find the simple poles of a function, we set the denominator of the function equal to zero and solve for the values of the variable that make it undefined. These values are the simple poles of the function.

What are residues and why are they important?

Residues are the values of a function at its poles. They are important because they provide information about the behavior of the function at those points. They are also used in calculating integrals and in the study of complex analysis.

How do you calculate the sum of residues?

The sum of residues can be calculated by finding the simple poles of the function and evaluating the function at each pole. The residues are then added together to get the final sum. This can be done using the residue theorem or by using the Cauchy integral formula.

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