Limit and diffirentiability of a function

In summary, for complex numbers f and g, and for 1<p<\infty, the limit of |f+tg|^p as t approaches 0 is equal to |f|^(p-2)(bar(f)g+fbar(g)), which shows that |f+tg|^p is differentiable. The attempt at a solution involved manipulating the convex function |x|^p and applying L'Hopital's rule, but there is still a factor of p/2 off.
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Homework Statement


For complex numbers [itex]f[/itex] and [itex]g[/itex], and for [itex]1<p<\infty[/itex] we have [itex]\lim_{t\rightarrow 0}\dfrac{|f+tg|^p-|f|^p}{t}=|f|^{p-2}(\bar{f}g+f\bar{g})[/itex]; i.e., [itex]|f+tg|^p[/itex] is differentiable.

I would like to show that the above statement is true.


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The Attempt at a Solution



I have try several attempts in the direction of manipulating the convex function [itex]|x|^p[/itex]. But no reasonable conclusions yet.
 
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So, I have made some progress by rewriting the problem and using L'hopitals rule. But I am still off by a factor of [itex]\dfrac{p}{2}[/itex].

rewriting: [itex]|f+tg|^2=f\bar{f}+tf\bar{g}+t\bar{f}g+t^2g\bar{g}[/itex]

When I apply L'Hopitals rule I get [itex]\dfrac{p}{2}|f|^{p-2}(\bar{f}g+f\bar{g})[/itex]
 

FAQ: Limit and diffirentiability of a function

What is the definition of limit and differentiability of a function?

The limit of a function is the value that the function approaches as the input approaches a certain value. Differentiability refers to the smoothness of a function at a specific point, where the derivative exists and is defined.

How do you determine if a function is differentiable at a certain point?

A function is differentiable at a point if the derivative exists and is defined at that point. This means that the function is smooth and has a well-defined slope at that point.

What is the relationship between continuity and differentiability of a function?

A function must be continuous in order to be differentiable. This means that the function must have no breaks or holes in its graph and must be defined at the point in question. A function can be continuous without being differentiable, but it cannot be differentiable without being continuous.

How do you find the derivative of a function?

The derivative of a function can be found using the limit definition of a derivative or by using differentiation rules such as the power rule, product rule, quotient rule, and chain rule. It is important to note that not all functions have a derivative, as some may have sharp corners or breaks in their graph.

Why is limit and differentiability important in calculus?

Limit and differentiability are important concepts in calculus because they allow us to analyze the behavior of functions and their rates of change. These concepts are used to find the maximum and minimum values of a function, determine the slope of a tangent line, and solve optimization problems.

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