Applications of residues and poles in solutions of some improper integrals evaluation
In Physics, we are generally interested in real solutions involving natural phenomena, where knowledge of real functions of real variables is sufficient to obtain physically relevant results. However, the complexity of phenomena associated with nature lead us to situations where it is necessary to extend mathematical knowledge to complex values of complex variables for reasons of completeness and convenience. A relevant factor is that the real numbers do not form a sufficient basis for the representation of the roots of algebraic and polynomial equations, where the knowledge of the behavior of a complex function presents us with a more complete view of its main properties in comparison to the real variables. Therefore, the theoretical basis of complex variables aims to extend the differential and integral calculus in the representation of the domain of complex numbers. We present here the importance of the Theory of Complex Variables as a natural extension of the theory of real functions in solving basic mathematical problems involving improper Integrals, where its solution is obtained through the Theorem of Residues choosing a convenient contour for mathematical solution of some important and useful improper integrals for science and technology students. We hope that the detailed resolutions of some basic improper integrals will contribute to the academic training of students who take the discipline of Complex Variables in the areas of Science, Mathematics and Engineering and also for those who intend to pursue a professional, academic career in Teaching and Research.