Find Analytic Functions with u(x,y)=(x^2)+(y^2)

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The discussion revolves around finding all analytic functions of the form f = u + iv, where the real part u(x,y) is given as (x^2) + (y^2). The scope includes mathematical reasoning and the application of the Cauchy-Riemann equations.

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  • One participant asks how to find all analytic functions with the specified u(x,y).
  • Another participant states that v must satisfy the Cauchy-Riemann equations, providing the necessary equations.
  • A different participant claims that the Cauchy-Riemann equations are only satisfied at the point (0,0).
  • Another participant notes that the second derivatives of u imply that u is not harmonic, suggesting that there are no such analytic functions and proposing an alternative u = x^2 - y^2.
  • A participant questions whether the function is analytic at (0,0).
  • Another participant clarifies that the original question pertains to the function u + iv with u = x^2 + y^2 and reiterates the use of the Cauchy-Riemann equations, concluding that no analytic function can exist with this real part.

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Participants express disagreement regarding the existence of analytic functions with the given u(x,y). While some argue that no such functions exist, others question specific points like analyticity at (0,0).

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The discussion highlights the dependence on the harmonic nature of u and the implications of the Cauchy-Riemann equations, which remain unresolved in terms of finding an analytic function.

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How can I find all analytic functions f=u+iv with u(x,y)=(x^2)+(y^2)

Thanks for the help. I appreciate it.
 
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Require that v satisfy the Cauchy–Riemann equations
$$\dfrac{\partial v}{\partial x}=-\dfrac{\partial u}{\partial y}\\
\dfrac{\partial v}{\partial y}=\phantom{-}\dfrac{\partial u}{\partial x}$$
 
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but it doesn't satisfy except (0,0)
 
note that the cauchy riemann equations imply that ∂^2(u)/∂x^2 + ∂^2(u)/∂y^2 = 0. but that is false for your example, so there are no such analytic functions. i.e. both u and v must be "harmonic" functions in order for u + iv to be analytic, and your u is not harmonic. try u = X^2 - Y^2.
 
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is it anaytic at (0,0) ?
 
Is what analytic at (0,0)? You asked about a function u+ iv, with [itex]u= x^2+ y^2[/itex].

As lurflurf said, use the Cauchy-Riemann equations- if f(z)= u(x,y)+ iv(x,y), z= x+ iy is analytic then
[tex]\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}= \frac{\partial v}{\partial y}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}= -\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}[/tex]

Here, [itex]\partial u/\partial x= 2x[/itex] and [itex]\partial u/\partial y= 2y[/itex] so we must have
[tex]\frac{\partial v}{\partial y}= 2x[/tex]
[tex]\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}= -2y[/tex]
From the second equation, [itex]v= -2xy+ f(x)[/itex] for some function, f, of x alone. Differentiating that with respect to x, [itex]v_x= -2y+ f'(x)= 2x[/itex] which is impossible. There cannot be an analytic function with real part [itex]x^2+ y^2[/itex].
 
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