Analyzing (1+z^3)/(-1+z) using Cauchy-Riemann Equations

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The discussion revolves around analyzing the function (1+z^3)/(-1+z) to determine its analyticity using the Cauchy-Riemann equations. Participants are exploring the conditions under which this function is analytic in the complex plane.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • The original poster attempts to show the function is analytic by applying the Cauchy-Riemann equations but encounters difficulties due to the presence of an imaginary unit in the denominator. Some participants suggest multiplying by the complex conjugate of the denominator to simplify the expression.

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Participants are actively discussing the steps needed to analyze the function's analyticity. There is a focus on identifying where the function may not be analytic, particularly at z=1, and exploring the nature of singularities. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of the complex conjugate to aid in the analysis.

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There is an ongoing exploration of the largest subset of complex numbers where the function is analytic, with references to previous discussions on similar topics. The original poster expresses uncertainty about the application of the Cauchy-Riemann equations and the implications of singularities.

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This isn't my whole question, just part of the question I am trying to do to show the whole thing is analytic.

I can do the rest but showing this is analytic:

(1+z^3)/(-1+z)

Is trickey for me..

I am trying to show it is analytic by showing it satisfies the cauchy riemann equations.

I take z = x + iy

And my function turns into (after simplifying)

[x^3 - 3xy^2 + 1 + i(3yx^2 - y^3)] / (x + iy -1)

Now I can split the numerator in real and imaginary parts, but the denominator has an i in it which is in the way for me, hence I can't split the whole thing into real and imaginary parts. So I can't show it satisfies the CRE.

Anyone know, or should I not be using the CRE?

Thanks
 
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Try multiplying the numerator and denominator of your expression by the complex conjugate of the denominator (that is, x-1-i y). What happens?
 
PingPong said:
Try multiplying the numerator and denominator of your expression by the complex conjugate of the denominator (that is, x-1-i y). What happens?

Ah thanks :)



1. Homework Statement

Determine the largest subset of C (complex numbers) on which the following function is analytic, and compute its derivative.

2. Homework Equations

exp[(z^3+1)/(z-1)]


I'm trying to compute it's derivative right now, but how would I find its largest subset?
 
Firepanda said:
1. Homework Statement

Determine the largest subset of C (complex numbers) on which the following function is analytic, and compute its derivative.

2. Homework Equations

exp[(z^3+1)/(z-1)]


I'm trying to compute it's derivative right now, but how would I find its largest subset?

First find where the function is not analytic.

The same question was posed at https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=278123
 
Apparantly it can be don't the same way as with real numbers, but I don't know how to do that either lol..
 
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The only point in question is z=1. The best outcome there would be that it's a removable singularity. It's not. Can you show that it's not?
 

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