kima
Oct20-07, 12:29 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
What are the branch cuts of (z^2 - 1) ^ (1/2)?
2. Relevant equations
3. The attempt at a solution
I found conflicting answers; Wikipedia says (-1,1), Saff and Snider says that and the whole imaginary axis.
What are the branch cuts of (z^2 - 1) ^ (1/2)?
2. Relevant equations
3. The attempt at a solution
I found conflicting answers; Wikipedia says (-1,1), Saff and Snider says that and the whole imaginary axis.