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Step 1: Define the complex integral and contour
We need to evaluate the given definite integral. We will use complex analysis, specifically the residue theorem, to solve this. We consider a complex function f(z)=z2+1ln(z) and integrate it over a suitable contour.
Step 2: Identify singularities
The singularities of the function f(z)=z2+1ln(z) occur where the denominator is zero. Solving z2+1=0 gives z=i and z=−i. These are simple poles. The branch cut for ln(z) is typically chosen along the positive real axis, but for this integral, we can use a keyhole contour or a semicircular contour with a branch cut along the positive real axis.
Step 4: Calculate the residue at z=i
To find the residue at the simple pole z=i, we use the formula Res(f,z0)=limz→z0(z−z0)f(z). Substituting z0=i, we get 2iln(i). We know that ln(i)=ln(eiπ/2)=iπ/2.
Step 6: Apply Residue Theorem to the contour integral
According to the Residue Theorem, the contour integral is 2πi times the sum of the residues. Since there is only one pole inside our chosen contour, the integral is 2πi×4π=2iπ2.
Step 7: Relate contour integral to the real integral
For the chosen contour, the integral along the large arc goes to zero as the radius approaches infinity, and the integral along the small arc around the origin goes to zero as the radius approaches zero. The integral along the path just above the positive real axis is I, and the integral along the path just below the positive real axis is also I (due to the branch cut and the specific form of the integrand). Therefore, the total contour integral is 2I. Equating this to the result from the Residue Theorem, we get 2I=2iπ2. However, this is incorrect. The integral along the real axis from 0 to ∞ is I. The integral along the real axis from ∞ to 0 (below the branch cut) is ∫∞0x2+1ln(x)+2πidx=−∫0∞x2+1ln(x)dx−2πi∫0∞x2+11dx=−I−2πi[arctan(x)]0∞=−I−2πi(π/2)=−I−iπ2. Summing the contributions, we have I+(−I−iπ2)=−iπ2. This is also incorrect. Let's re-evaluate the contour. A common contour for this type of integral is a semi-circle in the upper half-plane. The integral along the real axis from −R to R is ∫−RRx2+1ln(x)dx. However, ln(x) is not defined for negative x. A better approach is to use the function f(z)=z2+1ln2(z) or a keyhole contour. Let's use a keyhole contour for f(z)=z2+1ln(z). The integral along the upper edge of the branch cut is I. The integral along the lower edge of the branch cut is ∫∞0x2+1ln(x)+2πidx=−I−2πi∫0∞x2+11dx=−I−2πi(π/2)=−I−iπ2. The sum of these two parts is I+(−I−iπ2)=−iπ2. This should be equal to 2πiRes(f,i)=2πi(π/4)=iπ2/2. This implies −iπ2=iπ2/2, which is false.
Let's use a different approach. Consider the integral J=∫0∞x2+1ln(x)dx.
Let x=1/t, then dx=−1/t2dt.
When x=0, t=∞. When x=∞, t=0.
J=∫∞0(1/t)2+1ln(1/t)(−1/t2)dt=∫0∞(1/t2)+1−ln(t)(1/t2)dt=∫0∞1+t2−ln(t)dt=−J.
So J=−J, which implies 2J=0, so J=0. This is a known result for this specific integral.
Let's re-evaluate the complex analysis approach.
Consider the integral I=∫0∞x2+1ln(x)dx.
Let's use the contour integral of f(z)=z2+1ln(z) over a semi-circular contour in the upper half-plane, with the branch cut for ln(z) along the positive real axis.
The integral along the real axis from ϵ to R is ∫ϵRx2+1ln(x)dx.
The integral along the large arc CR goes to 0 as R→∞.
The integral along the small arc Cϵ goes to 0 as ϵ→0.
The integral along the real axis from −R to −ϵ is problematic due to ln(x).
A standard method for this integral is to consider f(z)=z2+1ln(z) and use a keyhole contour.
The integral along the upper side of the branch cut (from ϵ to R) is ∫ϵRx2+1ln(x)dx.
The integral along the lower side of the branch cut (from R to ϵ) is ∫Rϵx2+1ln(x)+2πidx=−∫ϵRx2+1ln(x)+2πidx=−∫ϵRx2+1ln(x)dx−2πi∫ϵRx2+11dx.
As ϵ→0 and R→∞, the sum of these two integrals is:
I−(I+2πi∫0∞x2+11dx)=−2πi∫0∞x2+11dx.
We know ∫0∞x2+11dx=[arctan(x)]0∞=π/2.
So, the sum of the integrals along the branch cut is −2πi(π/2)=−iπ2.
By the Residue Theorem, this must be equal to 2πiRes(f,i)=2πi(π/4)=iπ2/2.
So, −iπ2=iπ2/2, which is still incorrect.
Let's re-examine the substitution x=1/t.
I=∫0∞x2+1ln(x)dx.
Let x=tanθ. Then dx=sec2θdθ.
When x=0, θ=0. When x=∞, θ=π/2.
I=∫0π/2tan2θ+1ln(tanθ)sec2θdθ=∫0π/2sec2θln(tanθ)sec2θdθ=∫0π/2ln(tanθ)dθ.
This is a known integral.
We know that ∫0π/2ln(sinx)dx=−2πln(2) and ∫0π/2ln(cosx)dx=−2πln(2).
So, ∫0π/2ln(tanx)dx=∫0π/2(ln(sinx)−ln(cosx))dx=∫0π/2ln(sinx)dx−∫0π/2ln(cosx)dx=−2πln(2)−(−2πln(2))=0.
So the integral is 0.
The complex analysis approach for this integral is more subtle.
Consider the integral I=∫0∞x2+1ln(x)dx.
Let's use the contour integral of f(z)=z2+1ln(z) over a semi-circular contour in the upper half-plane.
The integral along the real axis from −R to R is ∫−RRx2+1ln(x)dx.
However, ln(x) is not well-defined for negative x without a branch cut.
If we use the principal branch of ln(z), then ln(x) for x<0 is ln(∣x∣)+iπ.
So ∫−R0x2+1ln(x)dx=∫−R0x2+1ln(∣x∣)+iπdx.
Let x=−t.
∫R0t2+1ln(t)+iπ(−dt)=∫0Rt2+1ln(t)+iπdt=∫0Rt2+1ln(t)dt+iπ∫0Rt2+11dt.
So, ∮Cf(z)dz=∫0Rx2+1ln(x)dx+∫0Rx2+1ln(x)dx+iπ∫0Rx2+11dx+∫CRf(z)dz.
As R→∞, ∫CRf(z)dz→0.
So, 2I+iπ∫0∞x2+11dx=2πiRes(f,i).
2I+iπ(π/2)=2πi(π/4).
2I+iπ2/2=iπ2/2.
2I=0⟹I=0.
This matches the previous result.
Let's write down the steps for this approach.
The contour is a large semi-circle in the upper half-plane, with radius R.
The integral along the real axis is from −R to R.
For x<0, ln(x)=ln(∣x∣)+iπ.
So ∫−RRx2+1ln(x)dx=∫−R0x2+1ln(∣x∣)+iπdx+∫0Rx2+1ln(x)dx.
Let x=−t in the first integral.
∫R0t2+1ln(t)+iπ(−dt)=∫0Rt2+1ln(t)dt+iπ∫0Rt2+11dt.
So, ∫−RRx2+1ln(x)dx=∫0Rx2+1ln(x)dx+∫0Rx2+1ln(x)dx+iπ∫0Rx2+11dx.
As R→∞, this becomes 2I+iπ∫0∞x2+11dx=2I+iπ(π/2)=2I+iπ2/2.
By the Residue Theorem, this is equal to 2πiRes(f,i)=2πi(π/4)=iπ2/2.
Therefore, 2I+iπ2/2=iπ2/2.
2I=0⟹I=0.