Complex Integration and Cauchy's Theorem

Originally published in 1914, this book provides a concise proof of Cauchy's Theorem, with applications of the theorem to the evaluation of definite integrals.

G. N. Watson (Author)

9781107493957, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 26 March 2015

88 pages
21.6 x 14 x 0.5 cm, 0.12 kg

Originally published in 1914 as number fifteen in the Cambridge Tracts in Mathematics and Mathematical Physics series, this book provides a concise proof of Cauchy's Theorem, along with some applications of the theorem to the evaluation of definite integrals. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of mathematics.

Introduction
1. Analysis situs
2. Complex integration
3. Cauchy's theorem
4. Miscellaneous theorems
5. The calculus of residues
6. The evaluation of definite integrals
7. Expansions in series
8. Historical summary.

Subject Areas: History of engineering & technology [TBX]