How Do You Solve Integrals with Complex Bounds?

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The discussion focuses on solving integrals with complex bounds, specifically the integral 1/(2*i*pi) ∫ exp(s*u)/s² ds from s = 1-i∞ to s = 1+i∞. A suggested method involves changing the variable to s = 1 + iz, which transforms the integral into real bounds. The use of residue theory is also recommended as a technique to evaluate the integral effectively.

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Hello,
I'm studying for the exam and in the previous one there's a question like:

Homework Statement


Find the value of
1/(2*i*pi) ∫ exp(s*u)/s² ds for s from 1-i∞ to 1+i∞

What is the way to solve integrals with complex bounds ? Is it to make a variable change to get real bounds, like here for example s=1+iz and then use residus to solve the integral ?

Thanks
 
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Dassinia said:
Hello,
I'm studying for the exam and in the previous one there's a question like:

Homework Statement


Find the value of
1/(2*i*pi) ∫ exp(s*u)/s² ds for s from 1-i∞ to 1+i∞

What is the way to solve integrals with complex bounds ? Is it to make a variable change to get real bounds, like here for example s=1+iz and then use residus to solve the integral ?

Thanks

That sounds like a good first step.
 

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