Evaluating the Complex Limit: Proving Existence and Value

In summary, a complex limit is a mathematical concept that describes the behavior of a function as its input values approach a specific complex number. To evaluate a complex limit, one must substitute the complex number into the function and observe the behavior as the input values get closer to that number. There are three key properties of complex limits, similar to those of regular limits, but they apply to complex numbers. Complex limits can have different values depending on the approach, which is important in science because it allows us to understand the behavior of functions near complex numbers, which represent physical quantities in the real world and are used in various fields of science.
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Homework Statement


Evaluate the complex limit if it exists:

[tex]\lim_{z \to 1} \frac{\log{z}}{z-1}[/tex]

where log denotes the principal branch of the logarithm.

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The Attempt at a Solution


I am pretty sure it exists and equals 1, because that is what it equals when I approach with specific sequences. But how can I prove that?
 
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[tex]\lim_{z \to 1} \frac{\log{z}}{z-1} = \lim_{z\to 0} \frac{\log (1+z)}{z}[/tex].

Are you allowed to use the property that the series for that log term converges to that log term iff |z| < 1?
 

1. What is a complex limit?

A complex limit is a mathematical concept that describes the behavior of a function as its input values approach a specific complex number. It is similar to a regular limit, but instead of dealing with real numbers, it involves complex numbers which have both real and imaginary components.

2. How do I evaluate a complex limit?

To evaluate a complex limit, you need to substitute the complex number into the function and see what value it approaches as the input values get closer and closer to that complex number. This can be done algebraically or graphically.

3. What are the key properties of complex limits?

There are three key properties of complex limits:
- The limit of a sum is the sum of the limits
- The limit of a product is the product of the limits
- The limit of a quotient is the quotient of the limits (as long as the denominator is not zero)
These properties are similar to those of regular limits, but they apply to complex numbers.

4. Can complex limits have different values depending on the approach?

Yes, complex limits can have different values depending on the approach. This is because the behavior of a function near a complex number can be different depending on the direction of approach. This is known as the existence of a directional limit, which means that the limit may exist along one approach but not along another.

5. Why are complex limits important in science?

Complex limits are important in science because they allow us to understand the behavior of functions near complex numbers, which can represent physical quantities in the real world. They are used in various fields of science such as physics, engineering, and economics to model and analyze complex systems and phenomena.

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