Complex Integral Evaluation for f(z)=z^4 on |z|=2 using Theorems 1 and 2

In summary, the conversation discusses the evaluation of the integral of f(z) = z^4 along a semicircle in the right half-plane, using Theorem 1 and Theorem 2. Theorem 1 states that the integral from z0 to z1 of f(z) is equal to the antiderivative of f(z) evaluated at z1 minus the antiderivative of f(z) evaluated at z0. Applying this theorem, the integral from -2i to 2i of z^4 is equal to (2^5 * i)/5. Theorem 2 states that the integral of f(z) along a path C can be represented as the integral from a to b of f(z(t))
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John O' Meara
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Evaluate [tex] \int_C f(z)dz [/tex] by theorem 1 and check your result by theorem 2 where f(z) = z^4 and C is the semicircle |z|=2 from -2i to 2i in the right half-plane.
Theorem 1 : [tex] \int_{z_0} ^{z_1} f(z)dz = F(z_1) - F(z_0) \ \ \frac{dF}{dz}=f(z) \\ [/tex]
[tex] \int_{-2\iota} ^{2\iota}z^4dz = \frac{z^5}{5} = \frac{2^6 \iota}{5} \\[/tex]
Theorem 2: [tex] \int_C f(z)dz = \int_a ^bf(z(t)) \frac{dz}{dt}dt\\ [/tex]. The path C can be represented by [tex] z(t)=2\exp{\iota t} \ f(z)=(2\exp{\iota t})^4 \ = \ 2^4\exp{4\iota t}\ \mbox{ therefore }\ \frac{dz}{dt}= 2 \iota\exp{\iota t} \\ [/tex] [tex] \ \mbox{ therefore, the integral}\ = 2^5\iota\int_{\frac{-\pi}{2}} ^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \exp{5\iota t}dt \ = \ 2^5\iota\frac{\exp{6it}}{6\iota} \ = \ \frac{2^5}{3}(\frac{\exp{3\pi \iota} - \exp{-3\pi \iota} }{2}) =0 \\ [/tex]. Both theorems should give the same answer, but I don't get the same answer. Where have I gone wrong. Help please. Thanks.
 
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In the last line, how did exp(5it) become exp(6it) after the integration?
 
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What is it then?
 
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What's the integral of exp(k*x)dx? I don't think it has a k+1 in it.
 
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Thanks.
 

FAQ: Complex Integral Evaluation for f(z)=z^4 on |z|=2 using Theorems 1 and 2

1. What is a simple complex integral?

A simple complex integral is a mathematical concept that involves calculating the area under a complex function on a given interval. It is similar to a regular integral, but the function and interval are both complex numbers.

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A simple complex integral involves integrating over a complex domain, while a regular integral involves integrating over a real domain. Additionally, the methods for solving each type of integral may differ.

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