Complex Logarithm: question seems simple, must be missing something

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The discussion revolves around proving that for an analytic function h without zeros, there exists another analytic function H such that h(z) = exp(H(z)). The poster initially suggests that H(z) could simply be the logarithm of h(z) defined on the principal branch. However, concerns arise regarding the principal branch's limitations, particularly in relation to the multivalued nature of the logarithm. The integral of h'/h is mentioned as a potential method to demonstrate the analyticity of H. The conversation highlights the nuances of complex logarithms and the importance of carefully considering branch cuts in complex analysis.
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Hi all, I'm having some trouble seeing why this question isn't trivial, maybe someone can help explain what I actually need to show - shouldn't take you long! :)

Suppose h:\mathbb{C} \to \mathbb{C}-\{0\} is analytic with no zeros. Show there is an analytic function H:\mathbb{C} \to \mathbb{C} such that h(z)=exp(H(z)) for all z.

Now surely H(z) is just log(h(z)), defined on (say) the principal branch? Is there some reason why the principal branch won't necessarily work, perhaps? The logarithm should be analytic on a domain with no zeros in too, right? In which case the composition with h will be analytic too. I must be missing something!

Thanks very much in advance :)
 
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You could consider the integral of h'/h.
 
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