Cauchy-Riemann Theorem Example in Physics

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The discussion focuses on the application of the Cauchy-Riemann theorem in physics, particularly in quantum mechanics (QM) and fluid dynamics. It highlights the importance of consulting standard complex analysis texts for examples of conformal mapping related to two-dimensional flows, velocity potentials, and stream functions. Additionally, it mentions the relevance of these concepts in electrostatics for solving complex problems with basic algebra and calculus. There is uncertainty regarding the existence of a wavefunction in QM that conforms to another function through Cauchy-Riemann equations. Understanding these relationships can enhance the application of complex analysis in various physical contexts.
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Are there any good examples of the Cauchy-Riemann theorem (for differentiability) in physics and how it's used?
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$$\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}=\frac{\partial v}{\partial y}$$
$$\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}=-\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}$$
I was thinking of the wavefunction in QM but I'm not sure how it's used and when.
 
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Please refer to the chapter on Conformal Mapping in any standard Complex analysis book (e.g. Churchill and Brown, Walter Rudin) or some engineering mathematics/Mathematical physics books (e.g. Kreyszig/ Arfken and Webber) and you would be able to find applications and problems related to two dimensional flows from the velocity potential and the stream functions defined by the vector functions u and v, respectively. Additionally, you could find examples related to the electrostatics and how it is used to solve otherwise difficult problems using regular real algebra and calculus (e.g. electric quadrupoles).

As far as QM is concerned, i am not sure if there is a sort of wave-function that conformal maps to another function in some transformed domain whose real and imaginary parts are related via the C-R equations.
 
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