How Can I Differentiate Curves Where the Real Part of \( Y(t) \) Vanishes?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the differentiation of curves defined by the real and imaginary parts of a complex function \( Y(t) = \tanh(\ln(1 + Z(t)^2)) \), where \( Z \) is the Hardy Z function. Participants explore the conditions under which the real part of \( Y \) vanishes and seek methods to calculate the tangent lines to these curves.

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  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes the curves \( L \) and \( H \) based on the real and imaginary parts of \( Y \) and expresses difficulty in calculating derivatives due to the lack of a parametric form.
  • The same participant attempts to apply the chain rule but questions the correctness of their result, suggesting a potential error in their approach.
  • Another participant speculates on the reasons for the lack of replies, citing the complexity of the Hardy function and the length of the initial post as possible deterrents to engagement.
  • Concerns are raised about the clarity of the original post, including the use of excessive media and formatting issues that may hinder understanding.
  • A later post mentions a conflict resulting in a ban of a participant, indicating a breakdown in discussion dynamics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying levels of interest and engagement with the topic, with some indicating that the subject matter may not appeal broadly, particularly among physicists. There is no consensus on the methods for differentiating the curves or the validity of the initial claims.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes references to external resources and tools for calculations, but the effectiveness and applicability of these methods remain unresolved. The complexity of the Hardy Z function and its relevance to the broader community is also noted as a limitation in engagement.

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Let $$Y(t)=tanh(ln(1+Z(t)^2))$$ where Z(t) is the Hardy Z function; How to calculate the implicit derivative of the curve defined by $$Re(Y(t(u)+is(u)))=0$$?
Let $$Y(t)=tanh(ln(1+Z(t)^2))$$ where Z is the Hardy Z function; I'm trying to calculate the pedal coordinates of the curve defined by $$L = \{ (t (u), s (u)) : {Re} (Y (t (u) + i s (u)))_{} = 0 \}$$ and $$H = \{ (t (u), s (u)) : {Im} (Y (t (u) + i s (u)))_{} = 0 \}$$ , and for that I need to calculate the derivative of $$t(u)$$ and $$s(u)$$ for which the parametric form is not available. When I tried to apply the chain rule, I ended up with
$$\frac{dy}{dx} = - \frac{\frac{d}{dx} Y(x + iy)}{\frac{d}{dy}(Y(x + iy))} = i$$
which I don't think is correct. I have written an article about it with more information at https://github.com/crowlogic/Y/blob/master/tanhln1plusZsquared.pdf

Here is a composite image generated by the real and imaginary parts of Y from 7004.5-0.5i to 7005.5+0.5i (showing a region of the neighborhood surrounding the first Lehmer pair) generated with https://github.com/crowlogic/Y/blob/master/src/complex_plot.c:

YrealImagCompositeFrom7004.5-0.5I..7005.5+0.5I.png


Here is the imaginary part vanishing alone over the same range, with aspect ratio maintained
YimagFrom7004.5-0.5I..7005.5+0.5I.png

Here is the same range where the real part vanishes
YrealFrom7004.5-0.5I..7005.5+0.5I.png

Does anyone have any ideas on how to differentiate these curves ? Specifically, where the real part of Y vanishes?

Does there exist an expression for the tangent line of $$L = \{ (t (u), s (u)) : {Re} (Y (t (u) + i s (u))) = 0 \}$$ ?

There is a maple procedure to calculate the path at https://github.com/crowlogic/Y/blob/master/tracecurve.mplActually, I just realized I can use finite differences.. it doesn't appear that they are pedal curves of one another.. or if they are, the pedal point is not the root
 
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No replies? you people are too boring and conventional.
 
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No replies? you people are too boring and conventional.
Well, this has probably several reasons:
  1. It is too long.
  2. You struck everybody with the pictures so people barely read the rest.
  3. What are your questions? Probably somewhere, but who wants to search for them.
  4. The Hardy function is a very specific tool in number theory, a branch which is not very popular.
  5. Especially not among physicists.
  6. You have several media breaks: changing sites only to be able to understand is a bad method.
  7. You used far too many double $ instead of inline formulas.
  8. Are you sure you didn't simply want to promote your paper? Where is it published?
  9. Our rules require a published reference.
  10. It is too long.
The main reason, however, is likely the lack of interest in problems around the Hardy Z function.
 
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Unfortunately, @qbar went nutzoid at the helpful reply by @fresh_42 and that profane rant (now deleted) resulted in qbar's ban. Thread is now closed.
 
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