Invertible Function: Proving Bijection & Finding Inverse

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The discussion revolves around proving that a specific mapping defined by two functions, \( u_1 = \tan(x_1) + x_2 \) and \( u_2 = x_2^3 \), is a bijection from a defined strip in the \( x_1x_2 \)-plane to the entire \( u_1u_2 \)-plane. Participants are also tasked with finding the inverse of this mapping.

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  • Participants discuss the application of the inverse function theorem and the implications of the Jacobian being zero at a specific point, questioning what this means for the theorem's applicability.

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There is an ongoing exploration of the conditions under which the inverse function theorem applies, particularly in relation to the Jacobian determinant. Some participants have provided insights into the theorem's requirements and implications, while others are seeking further clarification on specific points.

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Participants note that the problem involves a mapping with a Jacobian that becomes singular at \( x_2 = 0 \), raising questions about the necessity of proving bijection at that point without relying on the inverse function theorem.

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Homework Statement


prove, using the definition, that the mapping
## \mathbf{u}=\mathbf{u}(u_1(x_1,x_2),u_2(x_1,x_2))## where
##u_1=\tan(x_1)+x_2 ##
##u_2=x_2^3##

is a bijection from the strip ##-\frac{pi}{2}<x_1<\frac{pi}{2}## in the ## x_1x_2##-plane onto the entire ##u_1u_2##-plane, and find the inverse.

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Finding the inverse is not the problem. My problem is that when I am trying to apply the inverse function theorem, I get that at ##x_2=0## the Jacobian is 0. The Jacobian that I have found is:
\frac{\partial (u_1,u_2)}{\partial (x_1,x_2)}=<br /> \begin{vmatrix}<br /> \frac{1}{cos^2(x_1)} &amp; 1\\<br /> 0&amp; 3x_2^2\\<br /> \end{vmatrix}<br />

What am I missing here?

Thank you.
 
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mr.tea said:

Homework Statement


prove, using the definition, that the mapping
## \mathbf{u}=\mathbf{u}(u_1(x_1,x_2),u_2(x_1,x_2))## where
##u_1=\tan(x_1)+x_2 ##
##u_2=x_2^3##

is a bijection from the strip ##-\frac{pi}{2}<x_1<\frac{pi}{2}## in the ## x_1x_2##-plane onto the entire ##u_1u_2##-plane, and find the inverse.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


Finding the inverse is not the problem. My problem is that when I am trying to apply the inverse function theorem, I get that at ##x_2=0## the Jacobian is 0. The Jacobian that I have found is:
\frac{\partial (u_1,u_2)}{\partial (x_1,x_2)}=<br /> \begin{vmatrix}<br /> \frac{1}{cos^2(x_1)} &amp; 1\\<br /> 0&amp; 3x_2^2\\<br /> \end{vmatrix}<br />

What am I missing here?

Thank you.
Hint:
Let ##f: \mathbb R \to \mathbb R \ :\ x \mapsto x³##.
Is ##f## a bijection?
Is the derivative of ##f## different from 0 in every point?

What does this tell us about the inverse function theorem?
 
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Samy_A said:
Hint:
Let ##f: \mathbb R \to \mathbb R \ :\ x \mapsto x³##.
Is ##f## a bijection?
Is the derivative of ##f## different from 0 in every point?

What does this tell us about the inverse function theorem?

Sorry for the late reply.
the answers are "yes"(but the derivative of f is 0 at 0).
Does this tell us that the inverse function theorem doesn't apply to that point(0 in your example)? Does it mean that we need to prove for that point without using the inverse function theorem?

Thank you.
 
mr.tea said:
Sorry for the late reply.
the answers are "yes"(but the derivative of f is 0 at 0).
Does this tell us that the inverse function theorem doesn't apply to that point(0 in your example)? Does it mean that we need to prove for that point without using the inverse function theorem?

Thank you.
Yes.

Let's look at the precise statement of the inverse function theorem:

Let f : ℝn → ℝn be continuously differentiable on some open set containing a, and suppose that Df(a) is not singular. Then there is some open set V containing a and an open W containing f(a) such that f : V → W has a continuous inverse f−1 : W → V which is differentiable for all y ∈ W.

The Jacobian not being singular is a sufficient condition for a function to have an inverse (locally), not a necessary one.
 
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Samy_A said:
Yes.

Let's look at the precise statement of the inverse function theorem:

Let f : ℝn → ℝn be continuously differentiable on some open set containing a, and suppose that Df(a) is not singular. Then there is some open set V containing a and an open W containing f(a) such that f : V → W has a continuous inverse f−1 : W → V which is differentiable for all y ∈ W.

The Jacobian not being singular is a sufficient condition for a function to have an inverse (locally), not a necessary one.

OK, great. I think I have got it.
By the way, do you know a good book for self learning multivariable analysis?(standard course for mathematicians)

Thank you again!
 
mr.tea said:
OK, great. I think I have got it.
By the way, do you know a good book for self learning multivariable analysis?(standard course for mathematicians)

Thank you again!
This insight from @micromass may help.
 
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