Residue Theorem: Theory & Application

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The discussion centers on the Residue Theorem, exploring its theoretical foundations and applications in evaluating integrals involving complex functions. Participants are examining specific integral forms and their relationships to residues, particularly in the context of rational functions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant states the Residue Theorem and its application to integrals involving poles of a function.
  • Another participant questions the clarity of a mathematical expression related to the theorem and seeks clarification on evaluating an integral with a denominator of \( z^{n+1} \) using the Residue Theorem.
  • A participant expresses concern about the formatting of their mathematical expressions and reiterates their question regarding the evaluation of the integral.
  • Another participant proposes a relation involving the integral of \( z^n f(z) \) and asks if it holds true, suggesting that the residues should be multiplied by the poles raised to \( n \).

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Participants have not reached a consensus on the validity of the proposed relations or the evaluation methods for the integrals discussed. Multiple viewpoints and questions remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved issues regarding the formatting of mathematical expressions and the clarity of the proposed relations. The discussion also reflects a dependence on the definitions of residues and poles in the context of the Residue Theorem.

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the Residue theorem states that :
[tex]\oint {f(z)dz}[/tex] = 2[tex]\pi i[/tex][tex]\sum Res f(z)[/tex]and the summation is taken for all the poles of f(z) enclosed by the counter at which the integration is performed .

now i have read somewhere that

[tex]\oint \frac{f(z)dz}{z^{n+1}}[/tex] = 2[tex]\pi i[/tex][tex]\sum Res f(z) [tex]a^{n}[/tex][/tex]
 
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What's the question? And you messed up the second math disply. :smile:
 
i'm sorry ! it took me half an hour writing up , and i don't know how it got posted , but it really looks bad :) .
anyway ... my question is : for the second integral - the one with z raised to n+1 in the denominator - is it possible to evaluate it using the Residue theorem ? what i have read that it can be evaluated using a series in which each pole is raised to n and multiplied with it's residue .
again , I'm very sorry , but latex needs to improved deeply .
 
come on guys ... !
 
ok , now i got things going right . for a function f

[tex]\oint f(z)dz[/tex] = 2[tex]\pi i[/tex] [tex]\sum Res(f,z_k)[/tex]

if f is a rational function , does the following relation hold ??

[tex]\oint z^n f(z)dz[/tex] = 2[tex]\pi i[/tex] [tex]\sum Res(f,z_k)[/tex] [tex]\ {z_k}^n[/tex]

where [tex]\ z_k[/tex] are the poles of f .

any help is appreciated .
 
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