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Contour integrals in complex analysis, including the definition of a parametric curve in the complex plane, the concept of a contour integral as an integral of a complex function, and the evaluation of contour integrals using the cauchy's integral formula. The document also covers the concept of orientation and the relationship between complex functions and fluid flow.
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Section 18.1 Contour Integrals
Parametric Curve
x = f t , y = g t
C : parametric curve in the complex plane defined by x = x t , y = y t , a ≤ t ≤ b t real
If is simple and
closed we use
C To reinforce the positive
orientation we use
The general
symbol is
C
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18.1 Contour Integrals
2
Evaluate
where is defined by 3 2 , 2 2
C
z dz C z t = t + it − ≤ t ≤
18.1 Contour Integrals
2
f z = z so f z t =
=
=
=
z t = 3 t + 2 it ⇒
dz = z ′ t dt ⇒
z ′ t =
dz =
2
2
C 2
−
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18.1 Contour Integrals
2 2
Evaluate
where is left half of the ellipse 1
36 4
from 2 to 2
C
x y
dz C
z i z i
= = −
2 2
We need to parametrize : 1
36 4
x y
C + =
C
dz =
=
Orientation:
Continuing to view the complex function as a flow,
we can now calculate __________ and ________.
18.1 Contour Integrals
________ on a ______ curve
and
for all on
f C
z C
( )
⇒ L =length of C
Bounding Theorem
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18.1 Contour Integrals