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

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The discussion focuses on the line integral involving the function \( f(z) = \frac{1}{2} \sin(2z) \) and its evaluation over a specified path \( C \) from the point 0 to the point \( 1 + i \). It clarifies that the transformation to \( \frac{1}{2} (\sin(z))^2 \) is incorrect, as the correct relationship is \( \sin(z)\cos(z) = \frac{1}{2}\sin(2z) \). The integral is independent of the path due to the analyticity of the function across the complex plane, emphasizing the importance of recognizing line integrals in complex analysis.

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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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