Maximum Modulus Principle question

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The discussion centers on applying the Maximum Modulus Principle to a specific problem involving a function that needs to be extended to infinity. The initial attempt to solve the problem was unsuccessful, prompting a request for assistance. A suggested approach involves demonstrating that the function can be redefined to handle the singularity at infinity by transforming the problem to one where the function is undefined at zero. This can be achieved through methods like the Riemann mapping theorem or the transformation z → 1/z. The conversation emphasizes the importance of addressing singularities in complex analysis.
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OK, I was hoping that other people might reply, because my solution is fishy. But let's do this anyway.

Basically, what you need to do is showing that the function extends to \infty. So infinity is a singularity, and we want to extend our function to this singularity.

Now, because infinity is tough to work with, we are going to replace our singularity. So show that our problem is equivalent to a problem where the function is undefined in 0 (for example).

Try to show this by using either the Riemann mapping theorem or by working with the transformation z\rightarrow \frac{1}{z}.

Are you following me?
 
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