Cauchy-Riemann Theorem Example in Physics

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The discussion centers on the application of the Cauchy-Riemann (C-R) theorem in physics, particularly in quantum mechanics (QM) and fluid dynamics. It emphasizes the importance of conformal mapping as outlined in standard complex analysis texts such as "Complex Variables and Applications" by Churchill and Brown and "Principles of Mathematical Analysis" by Walter Rudin. The conversation highlights the use of velocity potential and stream functions in two-dimensional flows, as well as applications in electrostatics, including the analysis of electric quadrupoles. The relationship between wavefunctions in QM and conformal maps is also questioned, suggesting further exploration of this connection.

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  • Understanding of the Cauchy-Riemann equations
  • Familiarity with complex analysis concepts
  • Knowledge of quantum mechanics wavefunctions
  • Basic principles of fluid dynamics and electrostatics
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  • Study the chapter on Conformal Mapping in "Complex Variables and Applications" by Churchill and Brown
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  • Investigate the role of wavefunctions in quantum mechanics and their mathematical representations
  • Research the use of conformal mapping in solving electrostatic problems, particularly with electric quadrupoles
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Are there any good examples of the Cauchy-Riemann theorem (for differentiability) in physics and how it's used?
Relevant Equations
$$\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}=\frac{\partial v}{\partial y}$$
$$\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}=-\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}$$
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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