What is the Limit of a Complex Integral as the Radius Approaches Zero?

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The limit of a complex integral as the radius approaches zero is established as follows: for a continuous function f defined on an open set U in C, the limit is given by lim_{R→0} ∫_0^{2π} f(Re^{it}) dt = 2π f(0). This conclusion relies on the Dominated Convergence Theorem (DCT) and the continuity of f, which ensures that f is bounded in any compact subset of U. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of justifying the interchange of limit and integral, particularly under the conditions of continuity and boundedness.

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Homework Statement


Let U be open in C, f : U -> C continuous.
Prove that

[tex] \lim_{R\rightarrow 0} \int_0^{2\pi} f(Re^{it}) dt = 2\pi f(0)[/tex]

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[tex] \lim_{R\rightarrow 0} f(Re^{it}) dt = f(0)[/tex]

Also

[tex] \int_0^{2\pi} \lim_{R\rightarrow 0} f(Re^{it}) dt = \int_0^{2\pi} f(0) = 2\pi f(0)[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution


The question then just resolves to passing the limit inside the integral.
I would think then we'd use either uniform convergence or DCT, since the integral of a complex function is simply the sum of the integrals of its real and imaginary parts.

Would this be the correct way of doing it, or is there some other way from complex analysis instead?
 
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I don't know any complex analysis, but for DCT, the fact that the integral of a complex function is the sum of the integrals of its real and imaginary parts is irrelevant right? The dominating function would just be the upper bound guaranteed by continuity of f right?
 
How would continuity imply boundedness in this case?
I would understand that if U was compact.
 

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