Let
I(z)=i∮Cu2−4u+1uz−1du
where C is a closed anti-clockwise contour which consists of the unit circle joined to a loop around a branch cut along the negative axis between −1 and 0 . Show that
I(z)=F(z)+G(z)
where
F(z)=2sin(πz)∫01x2+4x+1xz−1dx,Rez>0
and
G(z)=21∫−ππ1+2sin22θei(z−1)θdθ,z∈C
Evaluate I(z) using Cauchy's theorem. Explain how this may be used to obtain an analytic continuation of F(z) valid for all z∈C.