Let γ=γ(0;2). Is
∫γsec2z dz
equal to 0?
I'm trying to answer this question using only tools like Cauchy Theorem or the Deformation Theorem since contour integration is treated later in the book I took this exercise from.
So I know that
sec2z=1cos2z
so the points where holomorphy might fail are the zeros of cosz. So
sec2z=0⟺z=12(2k+1)π
for k∈Z. Now, in my path, I have two zeroes, −π/2 and π/2, and I don't see how creating a new path around any of those points can help me out here. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
EDIT: I just realized that Fundamental theorem of calculus applies here to the function tanz, so the integral is indeed zero.
Answer
Are you allowed to use path\line integrals?
If yes, then just write the parametrization for γ: γ(t)=2exp(it).
Now,
∫γsec2(z)dz=∫2π0sec2(2exp(it))⋅2iexp(it)dt=tan(2exp(it))|2πt=0=0.
I guess that what you mean by the Fundamental theorem of calculus (you don't need any complex analysis).
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