Complex analysis - Cauchy estimates

In summary, the conversation involves calculating the supremum of the second derivative of a function $f$ on the unit disc $D$, given that the partial derivative with respect to the complex conjugate of $f$ is always equal to 0. The conversation then moves on to discussing using the Cauchy estimate to calculate $f''(0)$, and the possibility of choosing a function $g$ from the Cauchy estimate.
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Homework Statement


Let [tex]D\subset\mathbb{C}[/tex] be the unitdisc and [tex]F=\{f:D\rightarrow D\,|\,\forall z\in D\partial_{\bar{z}}f=0\}[/tex], calculate [tex]L=\sup_{f\in F}|f''(0)|[/tex]. Show that there is an [tex]g\in F[/tex] with [tex]g''(0)=L[/tex].
I am a bit stuck. But I think that it might be an idea to start with Cauchy estimate. Any other ideas?

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution


[tex]
|a_2|\leq\frac{1}{2\pi}\frac{M}{r^3}l=\frac{M}{r^2}\quad M=\max_{|z|<r<1}|f(z)|=\sup_{z\in\partial D_r}|f(z)|=1?
[/tex]
 
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By Cauchy estimates we get|f''(0)|=|a_2|\leq\frac{1}{2\pi}\frac{M}{r^3}l=\frac{M}{r^2}=LCan I choose $g$ to be the function from Cauchy estimates?
 

1. What is complex analysis and why is it important?

Complex analysis is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of functions of complex numbers. It is important because it provides a powerful framework for understanding and solving problems in various areas of mathematics, physics, and engineering.

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Cauchy estimates are a set of theorems and formulas that allow us to estimate the values of complex analytic functions on a given domain. They are based on the Cauchy integral formula, which relates the values of a function on the boundary of a domain to its values inside the domain.

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