Proof using Cauchy's integral formula

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves proving a property of two analytic functions, f and g, that are equal on a contour \Gamma and within its interior. The context is rooted in complex analysis, specifically utilizing Cauchy's integral formula.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the implications of the equality of f and g on the contour \Gamma and how this relates to their values inside the contour. There is an attempt to express the difference f(z_0) - g(z_0) using Cauchy's integral formula, but uncertainty remains about how to leverage the equality on \Gamma to conclude the proof.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different ways to manipulate the expressions derived from Cauchy's integral formula. Some guidance has been offered regarding the formulation of the problem, but no consensus has been reached on the next steps.

Contextual Notes

Participants note constraints such as the restriction to only use Cauchy's integral formula and the lack of access to other theorems or lemmas that might assist in the proof.

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Homework Statement


Let f and g ve analytic functions inside and on a simple connected contour [itex]\Gamma[/itex]. If f(z) = g(z) for all z on [itex]\Gamma[/itex], prove that
If f(z) = g(z) for all z inside [itex]\Gamma[/itex]


Homework Equations



[tex] f(z_{0}) = \int_{\Gamma}\dfrac{f(z)}{z-z_{0}}dz[/tex]

if f is analytic in a simple connected domain containing [itex]\Gamma[/itex] and [itex]z_{0}[/itex] is a point insinde [itex]\Gamma[/itex].

The Attempt at a Solution



I know I must (?) prove that [itex]f(z_{0}) = g(z_{0})[/itex] for all z_0, but i have no idea how to use the fact that f and g are equal on all point on [itex]\Gamma[/itex], I have no Lemma or Theoreme for this in my book (I am not allowed to use the theory of bounds for analytical functions, just Cauchy's integral formula)

Can someone give me a small hint ? =)
 
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Well, what happens if you write out:
[tex]f(z_0)-g(z_0)[/tex]
in the format you already have?
 
NateTG said:
Well, what happens if you write out:
[tex]f(z_0)-g(z_0)[/tex]
in the format you already have?

okay i try that =) thanks!
 
[tex] f(z_{0}) - g(z_{0}) = \dfrac{1}{2\pi i}\int_{\Gamma}\dfrac{f(z)}{z-z_{0}}dz - \dfrac{1}{2\pi i}\int_{\Gamma}\dfrac{g(z)}{z-z_{0}}dz[/tex]

I still don't know how to use the fact that they are equal for all z ON [tex]\Gamma[/tex] =(
 

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