Complex Analysis-Path Integral

In summary, the problem is to evaluate the limit as r approaches infinity of the integral of e^(iz)/z over the top half of a circle with radius r centered at the origin. The attempt at a solution involves using the inequality |Int(e^(iz)/z)| <= Int(e^(-r*sin t)) and showing that the right hand side goes to zero as r approaches infinity. The work presented involves re-stating the problem and attempting to evaluate the integral using a parameterization. The next step is to show that the limit of the integral over the top half of the circle goes to zero as r approaches infinity.
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Complex Analysis--Path Integral

Homework Statement


Let I(r) = Int(e^(iz)/z) over the "top half" of the circle of radius r, centered at the origin. Show that lim {r -> infty} I(r) = 0.


Homework Equations


All given.


The Attempt at a Solution


I was thinking of using the inequality |Int(e^(iz)/z)| <= Int(e^(-r*sin t)) from 0 to pi. I want to show that the right hand side of the inequality goes to zero as r -> infty. If so, then the problem should be solved. Thanks.
 
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A re-statement of the problem and my work (so it's easier to read):

Let [tex]\gamma(t) = re^{it}[/tex] for [tex]t \in [0, \pi][/tex].
Evaluate:

[tex]\lim_{r \to \infty}\int_{\gamma}{\frac{e^{iz}}{z}}[/tex]

So far I have:

[tex]\int_{\gamma}{\frac{e^{iz}}{z}} = \int_{0}^{\pi}{e^{-r \sin t}(\cos(r\cos t) + i\sin(r\cos t)}dt[/tex]

So,
[tex]|\int_{\gamma}{\frac{e^{iz}}{z}}| \leq \int_{\gamma}{|\frac{e^{iz}}{z}|} = \int_{0}^{\pi}{e^{-r\sin t}[/tex]

Am I on the right track? Anyone have a suggestion for showing that [tex]\lim_{r \to \infty} \int_{0}^{\pi}{e^{-r\sin t} = 0[/tex]?

Thanks!
 
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FAQ: Complex Analysis-Path Integral

What is the main concept of Complex Analysis-Path Integral?

Complex Analysis-Path Integral is a mathematical theory that studies the integration of complex-valued functions along a path in the complex plane. It combines the concepts of complex analysis and calculus to evaluate complex integrals.

What is the significance of Complex Analysis-Path Integral in science and engineering?

Complex Analysis-Path Integral is used to solve various problems in science and engineering, such as in quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and fluid dynamics. It provides a powerful tool for evaluating complex integrals that arise in these fields.

How does Complex Analysis-Path Integral differ from real analysis?

Complex Analysis-Path Integral deals with integration in the complex plane, while real analysis deals with integration on the real line. This means that the methods and techniques used in these two branches of mathematics are different, although they are based on similar principles.

What are some applications of Complex Analysis-Path Integral in physics?

Complex Analysis-Path Integral has many applications in physics, including the calculation of quantum mechanical amplitudes, the evaluation of path integrals in quantum field theory, and the solution of problems in fluid mechanics and electromagnetism.

How does Complex Analysis-Path Integral relate to the Cauchy-Riemann equations?

The Cauchy-Riemann equations are a set of conditions that a complex-valued function must satisfy in order to be differentiable. Complex Analysis-Path Integral is based on these equations and uses them to evaluate complex integrals. In fact, the Cauchy integral formula is a special case of the Complex Analysis-Path Integral formula.

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