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In summary, we use the contour integral formula to calculate the contour integrals of (1) and (2) by parameterizing the given curves and substituting them into the formula, which results in ##\displaystyle \int_c \frac{1}{(z-z_0)^k} dz=\int_0^{2\pi} \frac{1}{(z_0 + re^{it} - z_0)^k} (ir e^{it}) dt= \dots##. The anti-derivative is taken to account for the orientation of the curve and the given value for k determines the final answer.
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Calculate the following contour integrals using suitable parameterisations

Homework Statement



1)##\oint \frac{1}{z-z_0} dz## where C is the circle ##z_0## and radius r>0 oriented CCW and ##k\ge0##

2) ##\int_c |z|^2 dz## where C is the straight line from 1+i to -1

3. Relevant equations

##\oint f(z)dz=\int_a^b f(z(t))*z'(t)dt##

The Attempt at a Solution



1) let z(t)=e^it for ##0\le t \le1## and ##z_0=0## since it is centred at ##(0,0)##

We have ##\displaystyle \int_c \frac{1}{z^k} dz=\int_0^{2\pi} \frac{1}{e^{ikt}} i e^{it} dt=\frac{i}{(1-k)}e^{it}|_0^{2\pi}##..?


2) ##\int_c |z|^2 dz## where C is the straight line from 1+i to -1

let ##z(t)=(1-t)(1+i)+t(0)=1-t+i(1-t)## for ##0 \le t \le 1##

##z'(t)=-1-i##

##|z(t)|^2=\sqrt((1-t)^2+(1-t)^2)=2t^2-4t+2##

Therefore ##\int_c |z|^2 dz=\int_0^1 (2t^2-4t+2)(-1-i)dt##...?

How am I doing so far on both?

Thanks
 
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bugatti79 said:

Homework Statement



1)##\oint \frac{1}{z-z_0} dz## where C is the circle ##z_0## and radius r>0 oriented CCW and ##k\ge0##1) let z(t)=e^it for ##0\le t \le1## and ##z_0=0## since it is centred at ##(0,0)##

We have ##\displaystyle \int_c \frac{1}{z^k} dz=\int_0^{2\pi} \frac{1}{e^{ikt}} i e^{it} dt=\frac{i}{(1-k)}e^{it}|_0^{2\pi}##..?

Your reasoning isn't consistent here. What is k in the original problem? What is ##z_0##? Is the circle centered at ##z_0## with positive radius r? I can't help you until that is cleared up.

2) ##\int_c |z|^2 dz## where C is the straight line from 1+i to -12) ##\int_c |z|^2 dz## where C is the straight line from 1+i to -1

let ##z(t)=(1-t)(1+i)+t(0)=1-t+i(1-t)## for ##0 \le t \le 1##

##z'(t)=-1-i##

##|z(t)|^2=\sqrt((1-t)^2+(1-t)^2)=2t^2-4t+2##

Therefore ##\int_c |z|^2 dz=\int_0^1 (2t^2-4t+2)(-1-i)dt##...?

How am I doing so far on both?

Thanks

Your formula for z(t) is wrong. z(1) equals 0, not -1. You meant to write ##z(t) = (1-t)(1+i) + t(-1)##

Your method seems correct after that step. Also, ##|z|^2 = z \bar{z}##, it miught be easier to do that, might not.
 
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bugatti79 said:

Homework Statement



1)##\oint \frac{1}{z-z_0} dz## where C is the circle ##z_0## and radius r>0 oriented CCW and ##k\ge0##

2) ##\int_c |z|^2 dz## where C is the straight line from 1+i to -1

3. Relevant equations

##\oint f(z)dz=\int_a^b f(z(t))*z'(t)dt##

The Attempt at a Solution



1) let z(t)=e^it for ##0\le t \le1## and ##z_0=0## since it is centred at ##(0,0)##

We have ##\displaystyle \int_c \frac{1}{z^k} dz=\int_0^{2\pi} \frac{1}{e^{ikt}} i e^{it} dt=\frac{i}{(1-k)}e^{it}|_0^{2\pi}##..?


2) ##\int_c |z|^2 dz## where C is the straight line from 1+i to -1

let ##z(t)=(1-t)(1+i)+t(0)=1-t+i(1-t)## for ##0 \le t \le 1##

##z'(t)=-1-i##

##|z(t)|^2=\sqrt((1-t)^2+(1-t)^2)=2t^2-4t+2##

Therefore ##\int_c |z|^2 dz=\int_0^1 (2t^2-4t+2)(-1-i)dt##...?

How am I doing so far on both?

Thanks

scurty said:
Your reasoning isn't consistent here. What is k in the original problem? What is ##z_0##? Is the circle centered at ##z_0## with positive radius r? I can't help you until that is cleared up.

C is the circle with centre z_0 and radius r>0 orientated CCW. I left out the k, it should read

##\oint \frac{1}{(z-z_0)^k} dz##

I don't know how to handle the z_0...?


scurty said:
Your formula for z(t) is wrong. z(1) equals 0, not -1. You meant to write ##z(t) = (1-t)(1+i) + t(-1)##

Your method seems correct after that step. Also, ##|z|^2 = z \bar{z}##, it miught be easier to do that, might not.

Sorry, that's a mistake on my part. Will review..
 
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bugatti79 said:
C is the circle with centre z_0 and radius r>0 orientated CCW. I left out the k, it should read

##\oint \frac{1}{(z-z_0)^k} dz##

I don't know how to handle the z_0...?

Okay! So what is your equation equation for a circle centered at ##z_0## with positive radius? Then use the contour integral formula. You should come out with an answer very similar to what your had in your first post.

##\displaystyle \int_c \frac{1}{(z - z_0)^k} dz=\int_0^{2\pi} \frac{1}{(z_0 + re^{it} - z_0)^k} (ir e^{it}) dt= \dots##

Make sure your anti-derivitive is correct, your anti-derivative in your first post was wrong.

Also, is k any real number greater than or equal to zero or any integer greater than or equal to zero? I'm inclined to believe the latter but the choice of what k is will determine what the final answer is.
 
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scurty said:
Okay! So what is your equation equation for a circle centered at ##z_0## with positive radius? Then use the contour integral formula. You should come out with an answer very similar to what your had in your first post.

##\displaystyle \int_c \frac{1}{(z - z_0)^k} dz=\int_0^{2\pi} \frac{1}{(z_0 + re^{it} - z_0)^k} (ir e^{it}) dt= \dots##

Make sure your anti-derivitive is correct, your anti-derivative in your first post was wrong.

Also, is k any real number greater than or equal to zero or any integer greater than or equal to zero? I'm inclined to believe the latter but the choice of what k is will determine what the final answer is.

Yes it is the latter. I see you have taken ##z=re^{it}+z_0## SO the integral should work out to be

##\displaystyle \frac{ir^2}{(1-k)}e^{it(1-k)} |_0^{2\pi}##...?
 

FAQ: Calculate the following contour integrals sing suitable parametr

What is a contour integral?

A contour integral is a type of line integral that is used to calculate the net change in a function along a specific path or contour in the complex plane. It is often used in mathematics and physics to solve problems involving complex functions.

How do you calculate a contour integral?

To calculate a contour integral, you first need to parametrize the contour using a suitable parameter, such as t. Then, you integrate the function being evaluated along this parametrized contour, using the appropriate integration techniques. Finally, you evaluate the resulting integral to obtain the desired solution.

What is a suitable parameter for a contour integral?

A suitable parameter for a contour integral is a variable that can be used to parametrize the contour in a way that makes the integration process easier. In most cases, this parameter is represented by t and is often chosen to be the angle or arc length along the contour.

What is the purpose of calculating a contour integral?

The purpose of calculating a contour integral is to solve problems involving complex functions, such as finding the value of a complex integral or determining the net change of a function along a specific path. It is also used to evaluate real integrals that are difficult to solve using traditional methods.

What are some applications of contour integrals?

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