Does Quaternion Calculus Extend Classical Complex Analysis Theorems?

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The discussion centers on the extension of classical complex analysis theorems to quaternion calculus, specifically addressing the Cauchy integral theorem and residue calculations for analytic quaternion functions. The user inquires about the existence of an analogue to the Cauchy integral theorem for quaternions and how to compute residues at poles, such as at the point 1+i+2j-3k. Additionally, the discussion touches on the implications of analytic quaternion functions satisfying the equation \Box f = 0 and the nature of quaternion algebra in relation to integrals in four dimensions and Laurent series construction.

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let be a quaternion a+ib+cj+dk and a,b,c,d are functions of (x,y,z,u)

my questions are.

- is there an anlogue of Cauchy integral theorem ?? , if an analytic function of a quaternion z , defined by f(z) , has a pole at the point 1+i+2j-3k How could you calculate its residue ??

- If a function of a quaternion is ANALYTIC does it satisfy \Box f =0

this would be a consequence that if Q is a quaternion (a,b,c,d) then

QQ^{*} = a^{2}-b^{2}-c^{2}-d^{2} * = conjugate , so QQ* is a real number.

i would be interested to find solution to integrals on 4 dimensions or to construct Laurent series for functions f(x,y,z,t)
 
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These are very specific questions. The algebra nature of quaternions is often the main subject which is addressed, calculus not so much. But I have found a book https://math.dartmouth.edu/~jvoight/quat-book.pdf which mentions an analogon to Cauchy's integral theorem (p. 188).
 

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