Analyzing a Complex Integral: Circle of Radius 2 Centered at 0 Counterclockwise

In summary, the given integral is \int\limits_C\frac{\mbox{d}z}{z}, where C is a circle of radius 2 centered at 0 oriented counterclockwise. The solution involves parameterizing the circle and simplifying the integral to get a final answer of 2\pi i. The term "counterclockwise" refers to the direction of movement around the circle, opposite to the way clock hands move.
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Homework Statement


integral: [tex]\int\limits_C\frac{\mbox{d}z}{z}[/tex] where [tex]C[/tex] is circle of radius 2 centered at 0 oriented counterclockwise

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I am going to parameter this: [tex]\gamma=2\cos t+2i\sin t,\ \gamma^\prime=-2\sin t+2i\cos t,\ t\in[0,2\pi][/tex], then [tex]z=x+iy=2\cos t+2i\sin t[/tex] and integral will look like this:
[tex]\int\limits^{2\pi}_0\frac{-2\sin t+2i\cos t}{2\cos t+2i\sin t}\mbox{d}t=\int\limits^{2\pi}_0\frac{i\left(i\cos t-\sin t\right)}{i\cos t-\sin t}\mbox{d}t=2\pi i[/tex]
is it correct? and another question, what is counterclockwise? thanks for answer
 
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"Counter Clockwise" (called by our British cousins "anti-clockwise") means going around a circle opposite to the way clock hands do. On a coordinate system, going around the circle with radius 2 from (2, 0) to (0, 2) to (-2, 0) to (0, -2) back to (2, 0).

Yes, what you have done is correct. You could also use the parameterization [itex]z= 2e^{i\theta}[/itex].
 
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oh, sure, thanks for answer;)
 

FAQ: Analyzing a Complex Integral: Circle of Radius 2 Centered at 0 Counterclockwise

1. What is the definition of a complex integral?

A complex integral is a mathematical concept that involves calculating the area under a curve in the complex plane. It is similar to a regular integral in real analysis, but instead of integrating over a one-dimensional real interval, it integrates over a path in the complex plane.

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One key difference is that complex integrals require the use of complex numbers and complex functions, while regular integrals only deal with real numbers and real functions. Additionally, complex integrals can be calculated along any path in the complex plane, while regular integrals are limited to one-dimensional intervals.

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