MHB Understanding $\frac{1}{2}(\sin(z))^2$ and its Solution Using the Attached Image

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The discussion centers on the transformation of the expression $\frac{1}{2}(\sin(z))^2$ and its relation to line integrals in complex analysis. Participants clarify that the transition to $\frac{1}{2}\sin(2z)$ is crucial, emphasizing that the original expression is not correctly represented. The path $C$ is noted to be irrelevant for the integral due to the analyticity of the function across the complex plane. The integral's independence from the path is highlighted, affirming that the evaluation can proceed without concern for the specific path taken. Overall, the conversation aims to clarify misunderstandings about the integration process and the role of the path in the solution.
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Referring to the attached image.

i seem to have forgotten this material and am trying to revise,

how/why does it become $\frac{1}{2}$ $(\sin(z))^2 $' ?

and does the path $C$ that we are given come into play in the solution?

Sorry for the noobness, any help is appreciated!
 

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It doesn't. \displaystyle \begin{align*} \sin{(z)}\cos{(z)} = \frac{1}{2}\sin{(2z)} \end{align*}, not \displaystyle \begin{align*} \frac{1}{2}\sin^2{(z)} \end{align*}...
 
I should clarify I meant how did they go from question to step 1, then step 2, step 3.

what is being done?
 
Couldn't be more wrong I'm afraid. First of all, this is a LINE INTEGRAL. The so-called "Solution" has not taken that into account at all. In fact, there has not been any integrating done at all either...
 
nacho said:
Referring to the attached image.

i seem to have forgotten this material and am trying to revise,

how/why does it become $\frac{1}{2}$ $(\sin(z))^2 $' ?

and does the path $C$ that we are given come into play in the solution?

Sorry for the noobness, any help is appreciated!

The function $\displaystyle f(z) = \frac{1}{2}\ \sin 2 z $ is analytic over rhe entire complex plane, so that the line integral is independent from the path connecting the point 0 to the point 1 + i. That means that is...

$\displaystyle \frac{1}{2} \int_{c} \sin 2 z\ d z = \frac{1}{2}\ (\int_{0}^{1} \sin 2 x\ d x + i\ \int_{0}^{1} \sin 2\ (1 + i y)\ d y )\ (1)$

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thanks fellas!
 

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