Complex Analysis Homework: Calculating Integral

In summary, the conversation was about a problem of calculating an integral using substitutions and the residue theorem. The person asking for help had made a mistake in their substitutions and was unsure about which closed path to integrate over when using residues. They later considered using a closed contour consisting of a semi-circle and a line segment, focusing on one pole at z=i.
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Homework Statement



Hey guys.

So, I need to calculate this integral. I uploaded what I tried to do.
First of all, did the substitute, then I tried to use the residue theorem so I was looking for the residue of z=0 which is happen to be a removable singular point so it's just 0, then I went for the z=2*pi*k (when k can't be 0) residue and found out that it's 0.
I guess I have a mistake there, any idea guys?

Thanks.


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Your substitutions a little fishy; does [tex]e^{z}=x^2+1[/tex] really mean that [tex]x=\sqrt{e^z-1}[/tex]? How are you excluding the negative root?
 
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If you are going to use residues, what close path are you going to integrate over?
 
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HallsofIvy said:
If you are going to use residues, what close path are you going to integrate over?

I thought about a closed contour consisting of the semi-circle with radius r and centre at z = 0 and the line segment going from z = -r to z = r and then doing the r --> oo thing. That way, I'll only have one pole, p=i.
Then, I'll try to break it into -r to 0 and from 0 to r, and find the latter, does that seems right?

Thanks.
 

FAQ: Complex Analysis Homework: Calculating Integral

What is complex analysis and why is it important?

Complex analysis is a branch of mathematics that deals with functions of complex numbers. It is important because it allows us to extend the concepts of differentiation and integration from real numbers to complex numbers, which has many applications in physics, engineering, and other fields.

What is an integral in complex analysis?

In complex analysis, an integral is a way of calculating the area under a curve in the complex plane. It is similar to the concept of integration in calculus, but it involves integrating over a path in the complex plane instead of a line in the real plane.

How do I calculate a complex integral?

To calculate a complex integral, you need to first parameterize the path of integration and then use the Cauchy integral formula or the residue theorem to evaluate the integral. It is important to carefully choose the path of integration to ensure the integral is well-defined.

What are some common techniques for calculating complex integrals?

Some common techniques for calculating complex integrals include using the Cauchy integral formula, the residue theorem, contour integration, and the method of partial fractions. It is important to have a good understanding of these techniques and when to apply them.

Are there any special cases in complex analysis where the integral can be simplified?

Yes, there are some special cases in complex analysis where the integral can be simplified. For example, if the function being integrated is analytic (has a derivative at every point) on the path of integration, then the integral can be evaluated using the fundamental theorem of calculus. Also, if the path of integration is a closed curve and the function has a pole (a singularity where it becomes infinite) inside the curve, the integral can be simplified using the residue theorem.

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