Transforming an integral of Exponential to a Contour

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The discussion revolves around transforming a specific integral of the exponential function into a contour integral, specifically focusing on the integral $$\int_{\gamma(0;1)}\exp(z) \mathrm{d}z$$ and its implications for evaluating $$\int_0^{2\pi}\exp(\theta)\cos(\theta+\sin(\theta)) \mathrm{d}\theta$$. The participants explore the parametrization of the contour and the application of complex analysis techniques.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests using the parametrization $$z=e^{i\theta}$$ for the contour integral and applies a formula for integrating over smooth curves.
  • Another participant expresses uncertainty about the correctness of their transformation and seeks confirmation on their approach to the integral.
  • A later reply indicates that the initial approach may be reversed, suggesting a different perspective on applying the contour integral directly.
  • Participants discuss the implications of the holomorphic nature of the function $$f(z)=\exp(z)$$ on the integral over the contour.
  • There is a transformation involving trigonometric identities and exponential forms, leading to a more complex expression for the integral.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the best approach to demonstrate that the integral evaluates to zero. There are competing views on the method of transformation and the application of contour integration techniques.

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Some participants express uncertainty about the correctness of their transformations and the steps taken to evaluate the integral. There are unresolved mathematical steps and dependencies on the definitions of the functions involved.

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This discussion may be useful for individuals interested in complex analysis, particularly those exploring contour integrals and their applications in evaluating real integrals involving exponential functions.

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Hi friends, i need some help for this number:

By considering the integral $$\int_{\gamma(0;1)}\exp(z) \mathrm{d}z$$,show that

$$\int_0^{2\pi}\exp(\theta)\cos(\theta+\sin(\theta)) \mathrm{d}\theta = 0$$

i know that since $$f(z)=\exp(z)$$ is holomorphic on and inside $$\gamma(0;1)$$,$$\int_{\gamma(0;1)}\exp(z) \mathrm{d}z = 0$$

But now how do i transform it to a contour so that i can use that integral?
 
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Use $z=e^{i\theta }\,\,\,\, 0\leq \theta \leq 2\pi $

Now use the well-known formula for smooth curves and continuous function $f$

$$\int_{\gamma} f(z)\, dz = \int^b_a f(\gamma(t))\, \gamma'(t)\, dt $$

for $a\leq t \leq b $
 
ZaidAlyafey said:
Use $z=e^{i\theta }\,\,\,\, 0\leq \theta \leq 2\pi $

Now use the well-known formula for smooth curves and continuous function $f$

$$\int_{\gamma} f(z)\, dz = \int^b_a f(\gamma(t))\, \gamma'(t)\, dt $$

for $a\leq t \leq b $

I have worked out and simplify, can anyone tell me if it is correct and how can i continue with it.

$$on \gamma(0;1)\,\,\,\,\, cos(\theta+sin(\theta))= \frac{z^2+1}{2z} cos(\frac{z^2-1}{2iz})+i \frac{z^2-1}{2z} sin(\frac{z^2-1}{2iz})$$

i express it in terms of exponential, i.e

$$\frac{\sqrt{2z^4+2}}{2z}exp(\frac{z^2-1}{2iz})$$

Now this implies that my integral has been tranformed on $$\gamma(0;1)$$

$$\int_0^{2\pi}\exp(cos(\theta))\cos(\theta+sin( \theta)) \mathrm{d}\theta=\frac{-i}{2}\int_{\gamma(0;1)} exp(\frac{z^2+1}{2z})\,\,\frac{\sqrt{2z^4+2}}{z^2}\,\,exp(\frac{z^2-1}{2iz})\,\,\mathrm{d}z$$

Now I am stuck, how do i show that this integral is ZERO?
 
You are working in reverse which made things difficult .

We are given

$$\int_{\gamma(0,1)}\text{exp}(z)\, dz $$

Now we can paramatrize the circle $$\gamma(0,1)$$ as $$e^{it},\,\, 0\leq t \leq 2\pi $$

so applying the rule we get $$i\int^{2\pi}_0 \text{exp}(e^{it}) e^{it}\, dt=0$$
 

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