How Do Residue Theorems Address Infinity in Complex Analysis?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between residue theorems and the concept of infinity in complex analysis. It establishes that the residues of points within a defined area equal the negative of the residues outside that area. However, it also highlights a conflict with the residue at infinity, which is defined as the negative sum of all residues, leading to a contradiction. The conclusion emphasizes that the sum of all residues, including that at infinity, must equal zero, a statement that can be proven using the definition of the residue at infinity.

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there is a theorem which states that
the resedues of a point inside a certain area
equals minus the resedues outside of the area.

but on the other hand
the resedue in the infinity point equals
minus the sum of the resedues

those two can't coexist together because
infinity is also a point on the inside of an area
so its not letting the first theorem to work
??
 
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The sum of all the residues (including the residue at infinity) is zero. This should be easy to prove using the definition of the residue at infinity.
 

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