Interesting complex variables problem

[nicksauce]

Homework Statement

Let \Omega be a bounded domain in C whose boundary is a curve z = z(t), a<=t<=b, and let A(\Omega) be the area of \Omega. Prove that

A(\Omega) = \frac{1}{2}\int^b_a |z(t)|^2 Im(\frac{z&#039;(t)}{z(t)})dt

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The Attempt at a Solution

Not even sure where to start on this. Any tips?

 

[Dick]

Yes. A(\Omega) = \frac{1}{2}\int_C x dy-y dx. That's a well known expression for calculating area using Green's theorem. If you express z(t)=x(t)+iy(t), that's what your expression reduces to.

 

[nicksauce]

Ahh right, thank you