Integration using residue theorem

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The discussion revolves around using the residue theorem to evaluate an integral involving a trigonometric function, specifically the integral $$\int_{0}^{2\pi} \,\frac{d\theta}{25-24\cos\left({\theta}\right)}$$. Participants are exploring the factorization of a polynomial derived from the integral's transformation into the complex plane.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the factorization of the polynomial $$-12z^2 + 25z -12$$ and its implications for finding residues. There are attempts to identify singularities and calculate residues at specific points.

Discussion Status

The discussion includes various attempts to factor the polynomial and calculate the residue. Some participants express uncertainty about their calculations, while others confirm the correctness of the approaches taken. There is an acknowledgment of a miscalculation, leading to a revised answer.

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Participants are working under the constraints of homework rules, focusing on the application of the residue theorem without providing complete solutions. The discussion reflects a learning process with ongoing exploration of mathematical reasoning.

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Hi. I have to use the residue theorem to integrate f(z).
Can someone help me out? I am stuck on the factorization part.

Find the integral
$$\int_{0}^{2\pi} \,\frac{d\theta}{25-24\cos\left({\theta}\right)}$$

My answer:
$$\int_{0}^{2\pi} \,\frac{d\theta}{25-24\cos\left({\theta}\right)}=\oint_{c}^{} \,\frac{dz/iz}{25-24(\frac{1}{2}(z+\frac{1}{z}))}$$

$$=\frac{1}{i}\oint_{c}^{} \,\frac{dz}{-12z^2+25z-12}$$
 
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Try something like ##-12z^2 + 25z -12 = -(12z^2-25z+12) = -(3z+\cdots)(4z+\cdots)##.
 
vela said:
Try something like ##-12z^2 + 25z -12 = -(12z^2-25z+12) = -(3z+\cdots)(4z+\cdots)##.

Got it.

Here's my continuation:

$$\frac{1}{i}\oint_{c}^{}\frac{dz}{-(4z-3)(3z-4)}=-\frac{1}{i}\oint_{c}^{}\frac{dz}{(4z-3)(3z-4)}$$

It has a singularity at z=3/4

$$Resf(z)_{|z=\frac{3}{4}|}=\lim_{{z}\to{\frac{3}{4}}}(z-\frac{3}{4})(\frac{1}{(4z-3)(3z-4)})=\frac{-7}{5}$$

By residue theorem, the integral becomes
$$2\pi{i}\frac{-1}{i}\frac{-7}{5}=\frac{14\pi}{5} $$

Is this correct? Check please.
 
I had a miscalculation. The final answer should be ##2\pi/7##.
 
Looks good.
 
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