Solve a very complex line integral

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The discussion revolves around evaluating a complex line integral of the form I = ∫γ f(z) dz, where γ(t) = e^(i·t) for t in the interval [0, π]. Participants explore the implications of using integration by substitution and the properties of the function involved.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the treatment of the integral as a line integral and the use of substitution. Questions arise regarding the choice of function f(z) and its properties, such as whether cosine is analytic. There is also a suggestion to find the anti-derivative of cos(z) instead of using a more complex approach.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided alternative methods and insights, while others are validating their approaches. There is an ongoing exploration of different functions and their integrals, with no explicit consensus reached on a single method.

Contextual Notes

Participants note potential complications in the integration process and question the setup of the integral, particularly regarding the substitution used and the evaluation limits. There is also mention of results obtained from computational tools, indicating varying interpretations of the integral's evaluation.

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Homework Statement



Solve [tex]I = \int_{\gamma} f(z) dz[/tex] where [tex]\gamma(t) = e^{i \cdot t}[/tex] and [tex]0 \leq t \leq \pi[/tex]

Homework Equations



Do I use integration by substitution??

The Attempt at a Solution



If I treat this as a line-integral I get:

[tex]I = \int_{a}^{b} f(\gamma(t)) \cdot \gamma'(t) dt = \int_{0}^{\pi} cos(e^{i \cdot t}) \cdot (i \cdot e^{i \cdot t}) dt[/tex]

then If I choose

[tex]u = e^{it}[/tex] and [tex]dt = i \cdot e^{i \cdot u} du[/tex]

where [tex]t=0, u=e^{i \cdot 0} = 1[/tex] and [tex]t=\pi, u=e^{i \cdot 0} = -1[/tex]

[tex]\int_{0}^{\pi} cos(e^{i \cdot t}) \cdot (i \cdot e^{i \cdot t}) dt = \int_{1}^{-1} (i \cdot (cos(u) \cdot u) du = (i \cdot (cos(u) + u \cdot sin(u))) \cdot i \cdot e^{i \cdot u} ]_{1}^{-1} = 2 sin(1) \cdot ((cos(1) + sin(1)) \cdot i[/tex]

Am I on the right path here??

Best regards
Fred
 
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Mathman23 said:

Homework Statement



Solve [tex]I = \int_{\gamma} f(z) dz[/tex] where [tex]\gamma(t) = e^{i \cdot t}[/tex] and [tex]0 \leq t \leq \pi[/tex]

Homework Equations



Do I use integration by substitution??

The Attempt at a Solution



If I treat this as a line-integral I get:

[tex]I = \int_{a}^{b} f(\gamma(t)) \cdot \gamma'(t) dt = \int_{0}^{\pi} cos(e^{i \cdot t}) \cdot (i \cdot e^{i \cdot t}) dt[/tex]
So f(z)= cos(z)? You didn't mention that before! Cosine is an analytic function isn't it?

then If I choose

[tex]u = e^{it}[/tex] and [tex]dt = i \cdot e^{i \cdot u} du[/tex]

where [tex]t=0, u=e^{i \cdot 0} = 1[/tex] and [tex]t=\pi, u=e^{i \cdot 0} = -1[/tex]

[tex]\int_{0}^{\pi} cos(e^{i \cdot t}) \cdot (i \cdot e^{i \cdot t}) dt = \int_{1}^{-1} (i \cdot (cos(u) \cdot u) du = (i \cdot (cos(u) + u \cdot sin(u))) \cdot i \cdot e^{i \cdot u} ]_{1}^{-1} = 2 sin(1) \cdot ((cos(1) + sin(1)) \cdot i[/tex]

Am I on the right path here??

Best regards
Fred
That might work but looks overly complicated! How about just finding the anti-derivative of cos(z) (I'm sure you know it!) and evaluating it at the two endpoints of the contour?
 
Hi there,

You are right :)

Then I get

[tex]$<br /> \int_0^{\pi}Cos[e^{it}]ie^{it}dt[/tex]

and I let [tex]u=e^{it}[/tex]

then:

[tex]du=ie^{it}dt[/tex]

right?

so that part is already in the integral so now it's just:

[tex]$<br /> \int_0^{\pi}Cos[e^{it}]ie^{it}dt=\int_1^{-1}Cos<u>du</u>[/tex]

right? I then get [tex]-2Sin[1][/tex]

I got that result in Maple too. Had an idear that it was the right one :)

By following the method above. I get:

1)[tex]f(z) = sinh(z)[/tex] and 2) [tex]f(z) = (exp(z))^3[/tex] and 3)[tex]f(z) = tan(z)[/tex].

1) Solution

[tex]\int_{0}^{\pi} sinh(e^{it}) \cdot i \cdot e^{i \cdot t} dt = \int_{1}^{-1} sinh(u) du = 0[/tex]

2) Solution

[tex]\int_{0}^{\pi} (e^{e^{it}})^3 \cdot i \cdot e^{i \cdot t} dt = \int_{1}^{-1} (e^{u})^3 du = \frac{-2 sinh(3)}{3}[/tex]

3) Solution

[tex]\int_{0}^{\pi} tan(e^{it}) \cdot i \cdot e^{i \cdot t} dt = \int_{1}^{-1} tan(u) du = 0[/tex]

How do they look? Am I following you guidelines correctly??

Best regards Fred
 
[tex]dt = i \cdot e^{i \cdot u} du[/tex]

This should be [tex]du = i \cdot e^{i \cdot t} dt[/tex]

I think...

notice your integral becomes easier
 

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