Proving Complex Function Limit with Green's Theorem

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The discussion focuses on proving the limit of a complex function using Green's Theorem. Specifically, it establishes that for a complex function \( f(z) \) belonging to \( C^1 \), the limit can be expressed as \( \lim_{r\to{0}}\frac{1}{r^2}\oint_{\tiny{|z-z_0|=r}}{f(z)dz}=2\pi{i}\frac{\partial f}{\partial \overline z}(z_0) \). The proof involves applying Green's Theorem to relate the contour integral to a double integral over a disk, leading to the need to show that \( \iint\limits_{|z-z_0| \le r} {\frac{\partial f}{\partial \overline z}} \, dA = {\pi}{r^2}\frac{\partial f}{\partial \overline z}(z_0) \).

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Homework Statement


[tex]f(z)[/tex] is a complex function that belongs to [tex]C^1[/tex]. Prove that:

[tex]\lim_{r\to{0}}\frac{1}{r^2}\oint_{\tiny{|z-z_0|=r}}{f(z)dz}=2\pi{i}\frac{\partial f}{\partial \overline z}(z_0)[/tex]



The Attempt at a Solution


Using Green's Theorem:
[tex]\oint_{{C}}{f(z,\overline z)dz}=2{i}\iint\limits_D {\frac{\partial f}{\partial \overline z}} \, dA[/tex]

I got:
[tex]\lim_{r\to{0}}\frac{1}{r^2}\oint_{\tiny{|z-z_0|=r}}{f(z)dz}= \lim_{r\to{0}}\frac{1}{r^2}2{i}\iint\limits_{|z-z_0| \le r} {\frac{\partial f}{\partial \overline z}} \, dA[/tex]

It would be perfect if [tex]\iint\limits_{|z-z_0| \le r} {\frac{\partial f}{\partial \overline z}} \, dA = {\pi}{r^2}\frac{\partial f}{\partial \overline z}(z_0)[/tex] but I don't know how to prove it (acctualy I can't even believe that it is true).

Any directions will be appreciated.
 
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8daysAweek said:
It would be perfect if...
This is analysis. You don't need perfect, you just need close enough. :smile:
 

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