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Amad27
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Hello, I am looking to evaluate:
$$I = \int_{0}^{1} \frac{x^4(1-x)^4}{1+x^2} dx$$
I will use a rectangular contour.
The image looked weird here so the upload of the image is here:
http://i.stack.imgur.com/W4BfA.jpg
$R$ is more like the radius of the small semi circle, we have to let $R \to 1$ in the end.
The pole $z = i$ is inside, so by the residue theorem,
$$\oint_{C} f(z) dz = -4\pi$$
I have never used a square contour before, so will someone help me out?
Thanks.
$$I = \int_{0}^{1} \frac{x^4(1-x)^4}{1+x^2} dx$$
I will use a rectangular contour.
The image looked weird here so the upload of the image is here:
http://i.stack.imgur.com/W4BfA.jpg
$R$ is more like the radius of the small semi circle, we have to let $R \to 1$ in the end.
The pole $z = i$ is inside, so by the residue theorem,
$$\oint_{C} f(z) dz = -4\pi$$
I have never used a square contour before, so will someone help me out?
Thanks.