Numerically find Zeros in Complex functions

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The discussion revolves around the numerical and analytical methods for finding zeros in a complex function defined by a summation involving matrix elements. The focus is on efficiency due to the need for repeated calculations.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents a complex function f(E) that includes a sum with many poles and zeros, seeking efficient methods to find all zeros.
  • Another participant notes that the zeros of the function depend strongly on the zeros of h(1,2,ω), which has not been adequately described.
  • A clarification is made that h(1,2,ω) consists of matrix elements related to discrete parameters and phonons, suggesting that the zeros of h(1,2,ω) are not trivial and do not simplify the problem.

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Participants express differing views on the relevance of the function h(1,2,ω) to the problem, indicating a lack of consensus on how to proceed with finding the zeros of f(E).

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the dependence on the unspecified function h(1,2,ω) and the implications of its properties on the zeros of f(E). There are unresolved aspects regarding the nature of h(1,2,ω) and its impact on the overall problem.

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I have this non-trivial complex function based on.

f(E)=\sum_{2,\omega}\frac{h(1,2,\omega)}{E-E_{2}-\hbar\omega+i\delta}

So is a sum of this denominator that rises many poles and zeros.
I want to find all the zeros (computationally, analitically, I don't mind) a in a fairly efficient way (that must be done like thousands times, so I can't make a night for one iteration)

If you have any ideas or suggestions I'm all ears
 
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You can give me also some references or generic advices, you don't know or don't have time to give the answer...
 
Raghnar said:
I have this non-trivial complex function based on.

f(E)=\sum_{2,\omega}\frac{h(1,2,\omega)}{E-E_{2}-\hbar\omega+i\delta}

So is a sum of this denominator that rises many poles and zeros.
I want to find all the zeros (computationally, analitically, I don't mind) a in a fairly efficient way (that must be done like thousands times, so I can't make a night for one iteration)

If you have any ideas or suggestions I'm all ears
Obviously the zeros of this function depend strongly on the zeros of h(1,2,\omega) and you have given no information about that function.
 
HallsofIvy said:
Obviously the zeros of this function depend strongly on the zeros of h(1,2,\omega) and you have given no information about that function.

h(1,2,\omega) is not a function but are matrix elements of the discreet parameters 1,2 (particles) and omega (phonons).
Really I think is not the issue here, there is always ten (usually many more) of nonzero h(1,2,\omega) in which the problem remains open. I cannot hope that h is trivially zero almost everywhere and comes to save the day! ;)

I'm sorry for haven't been clear
 

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