What is an integral with a circle through it?

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The integral symbol with a circle, denoted as \(\oint\), specifically represents a line integral over a closed curve, which is homeomorphic to a circle. This notation is not limited to simple curves; it can also apply to integrals over closed manifolds in broader mathematical contexts. Understanding this distinction is crucial for advanced calculus and differential geometry applications.

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This is a symbol usually used to denote a line integral over a closed curve (a curve homeomorphic to the circle, hence the circle symbol), but it can also be used for an integral over a closed manifold in more general circumstances.
 

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