How would you evaluate $\oint_C \ e^{2z}(z+1)^{-1} \, \mathrm dz$ where $C=\{z\in \mathbb{C}: |z|=2 \}$?
Evaluate $\oint_C \ e^{2z}(z+1)^{-1} \, \mathrm dz$ where $C=\{z\in \mathbb{C}: |z|=2 \}$
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complex-analysis
integration
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0In my experience "$\oint$" means a line integral, so in "$\oint_C$" we need $C$ to be a curve. – 2011-10-23
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Recall the Cauchy's integral formula. Use it with $f(z) = \mathrm{e}^{2 z}$ and $a = -1$ and integration contour $\gamma = C$. This gives
$ \int_C \frac{\mathrm{e}^{2z}}{z+1} \mathrm{d} z = 2 \pi i \mathrm{e}^{2 a} = 2 \pi i \mathrm{e}^{-2} $
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0Thank you greatly, this is far more clear now! – 2011-10-24