Conformal Mapping - Can't Prove Analyticity

In summary, the given mapping w = f(z) = z + K/z is proven to be conformal by showing that it is analytic and that its derivative is nonzero. Although its real and imaginary parts do not satisfy the Cauchy-Riemann equations, this is not necessary for proving analyticity. The function is also conformal on the open set \mathbb{C} \setminus \{\sqrt K, 0, -\sqrt K\}.
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Homework Statement



We have the conformal map w = f(z) = z + K/z.

Prove this mapping is indeed conformal.

Homework Equations



z = x + iy

A map w = f(z) is conformal if it is analytic and df/dz is nonzero.

f(z) = u(x,y) + iv(x,y)

The Attempt at a Solution



df/dz = 1 - Kz^-2 =/= 0 for finite z, nonzero derivative condition met.

Attempting to prove its analytic:

f(z) = z + K/z = x+iy + K/(x+iy) = x+iy + K(x-iy)/(x+iy)(x-iy) = x+iy + K(x-iy)/(x^2+y^2)

= [x + Kx/(x^2+y^2)] + i [y - Ky/(x^2+y^2)] = u(x,y) + iv(x,y)

u(x,y) = x + Kx(x^2+y^2)^-1
v(x,y) = y - Ky(x^2+y^2)^-1

du/dx = 1 - Kx(x^2+y^2)^-2 * 2x
dv/dy = 1 + Ky(x^2+y^2)^-2 * 2y

they aren't equal therefore they do not satisfy Cauchy-Riemann relations, and the function is not analytic. However I'm directly told that it MUST be analytic because it is a conformal map. Did I make a mistake or is the problem mistyped?
 
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Never mind I made a dumb mistake, it works.
 
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The Cauchy-Riemann equations are conditions for two functions [itex]\mathbb{R}^2 \to \mathbb{R}[/itex] to be the real and imaginary parts of a differentiable function [itex]\mathbb{C} \to \mathbb{C}[/itex]. But to prove analyticity you didn't need to show that the real and imaginary parts of [itex]f(z) = z + K/z[/itex] satisfy the Cauchy-Riemann equations, because you already knew that [itex]f'(z)[/itex] exists for all [itex]z \neq 0[/itex] and is equal to [itex]1 - K/z^2[/itex].

Also, doesn't [itex]f'(\sqrt K) = f'(-\sqrt K) = 0[/itex]? Your function is then conformal on the open set [itex]\mathbb{C} \setminus \{\sqrt K, 0, -\sqrt K\}[/itex].
 

1. What is conformal mapping?

Conformal mapping is a mathematical technique used to transform a complex plane onto another complex plane in a way that preserves angles between curves.

2. What is analyticity?

Analyticity is a property of complex functions that means they are differentiable and have a well-defined derivative at every point in their domain.

3. How is conformal mapping related to analyticity?

Conformal mapping is closely related to analyticity because a conformal mapping must be analytic in order to preserve angles between curves.

4. What does it mean when we say "can't prove analyticity" in the context of conformal mapping?

In some cases, it may be difficult or impossible to prove that a conformal mapping is analytic. This could be due to the complexity of the function or the lack of sufficient mathematical tools to prove its analyticity.

5. Why is proving analyticity important in conformal mapping?

Proving analyticity is important in conformal mapping because it ensures that the mapping accurately preserves angles between curves. Without analyticity, the mapping may distort angles and not accurately represent the original complex plane.

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