Complex analysis inequality proof

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The discussion revolves around proving an inequality involving the exponential function in the context of complex analysis. The original poster seeks assistance with the inequality |e^z - 1| ≤ e|z| - 1 ≤ |z|e|z|.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the potential use of the triangle inequality and power series expansion for e^z. Questions arise regarding the relationship between |e^z| and e^|z|, with some suggesting to compare them using series expansion.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively exploring the properties of the exponential function and its modulus. There is a recognition of the conditions under which |e^z| equals e^|z|, particularly noting that this may hold true for real values of z but not necessarily for all complex values.

Contextual Notes

There is an ongoing examination of the assumptions related to the values of z, particularly regarding real versus complex numbers and the implications for the inequality being discussed.

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Prove for all Z E C

|ez-1| [itex]\leq[/itex] e|z| - 1 [itex]\leq[/itex] |z|e|z|

I think this has to be proven using the triangle inequality but not sure how.

Please help. :)

thanks
 
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Use the triangle inequality along with the power series expansion e^z=1+z+z^2/2!+...
 
great thanks...

quick question:

does |ez| = e|z| ?
 
shebbbbo said:
great thanks...

quick question:

does |ez| = e|z| ?

You tell me. Use the series expansion to compare them.
 
thanks!
 
shebbbbo said:
thanks!

Glad you got it. Just out of curiousity, what did you conclude about the truth of |e^z|=e^|z|?
 
Once i expanded them i realized they looked exactly like the triangle inequality where the modulus of the summation of terms was less than or equal to the modulus of each term summed.

i didnt try to conclude |e^z| = e^|z|

from what i was reading i think they are equal when z is real and the inequality holds when z has some imaginary part. but not too sure...
 
shebbbbo said:
Once i expanded them i realized they looked exactly like the triangle inequality where the modulus of the summation of terms was less than or equal to the modulus of each term summed.

i didnt try to conclude |e^z| = e^|z|

from what i was reading i think they are equal when z is real and the inequality holds when z has some imaginary part. but not too sure...

Good. That's about it. Except that they aren't necessarily equal when z is real and negative either, yes? It's only clearly true if z is real and positive.
 
yeah good point.

thanks for all your help!
 

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