MHB Is the Integral of an Analytic Function on a Closed Contour Purely Imaginary?

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The discussion centers on a problem regarding the integral of an analytic function over a closed contour in the complex plane. It asks to prove that the integral of the product of the conjugate of the function and its derivative is purely imaginary. Despite the challenge, no participants provided answers to the problem. The original poster shares their solution, indicating a lack of engagement from other forum members. The topic highlights the properties of analytic functions and their integrals in complex analysis.
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Here is this week's POTW:

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Suppose $f$ is analytic on a simple closed contour $c$ in the complex plane. Prove $\displaystyle\int_c \overline{f(z)}f’(z)\, dz$ is purely imaginary.-----

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No one answered this week’s problem. You can read my solution below.
The real part of the integral is
$$\frac{1}{2} \int_c \overline{f(z)}f’(z)\, dz + f(z)\overline{f’(z)}\, d\overline{z} = \frac{1}{2}\int_c \overline{f(z)}df(z) + f(z)d\overline{f(z)} = \frac{1}{2}\int_c d\lvert f\rvert^2 = 0$$
 

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