Is an Entire Function Satisfying f(z+i)=f(z) and f(z+1)=f(z) Constant?

In summary, the conversation discusses the question of whether an entire function that satisfies f(z+i) = f(z) and f(z+1) = f(z) must be constant. One person suggests applying Liouville's theorem to show that the function is bounded, while the other person wonders about constructing a counterexample.
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if an entire function satisfies f(z+i)=f(z) and f(z+1)=f(z), must the function be constant?


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It's true that f(0) = f(k) = f(ik) where k is an integer. I'm wondering whether I can apply Liouville's theorem into this somehow or if it's not constant at all on how to construct a counterexample.
 
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Hmm...well I think you can show that all of the function values are determined by the function values on a certain compact set. Since the continuous image of a compact set is bounded, the function must be bounded and so you can apply Liouville's theorem.
 

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