How to find the integral of a complex number

In summary, the conversation discusses the process of finding the integral of a complex number using different paths and orientations. The individual presents a specific example involving the points 1+i and i, and compares their solution with someone else's. Through the process of working through the different paths and orientations, they come to the conclusion that the solution is correct, taking into account the opposite orientation.
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aruwin
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Hello.
I am stuck at the third point, that is from 1+i to i. I asked someone to show me his answer but that part of his is different from mine. Is his solution correct?
Here it is:

(i) z = 0 to 1 via z(t) = t with t in [0, 1]:
∫c1 Re(z^2) dz
= ∫(t = 0 to 1) Re(t^2) * 1 dt
= ∫(t = 0 to 1) t^2 dt
= 1/3.

(ii) z = 1 to 1+i via z(t) = 1+it with t in [0, 1]:
∫c2 Re(z^2) dz
= ∫(t = 0 to 1) Re((1 + it)^2) * (i dt)
= ∫(t = 0 to 1) (1 - t^2) * i dt
= i(t - t^3/3) {for t = 0 to 1}
= 2i/3.

(iii) z = 1+i to i via z(t) = t+i with t in [0, 1] and opposite orientation:
∫c3 Re(z^2) dz
= -∫(t = 0 to 1) Re((t+i)^2) * 1 dt
= -∫(t = 0 to 1) (t^2 - 1) dt
= -(t^3/3 - t) {for t = 0 to 1}
= 2/3.

(iv) z = i to 0 via z(t) = it with t in [0, 1] and opposite orientation:
∫c4 Re(z^2) dz
= -∫(t = 0 to 1) Re((it)^2) * i dt
= -∫(t = 0 to 1) -it^2 dt
= i/3.

So, ∫c Re(z^2) dz = 1/3 + 2i/3 + 2/3 + i/3 = 1 + i.
 

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Re: how to find the integral of a complex number

Aha, now I get it! It has an opposite orientation. I got it!
 

FAQ: How to find the integral of a complex number

How do you find the integral of a complex number?

To find the integral of a complex number, you must first convert it into polar form. Then, you can use the standard integration techniques for polar coordinates to find the integral.

What is the difference between a real integral and a complex integral?

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