Proving the Limit of (z/\bar{z})2 Does Not Exist

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The discussion revolves around proving that the limit of (z/'z')² as z approaches 0 does not exist. The subject area involves complex analysis and limits.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the approach of substituting z with x + iy and examining the limit along different paths, such as the real and imaginary axes. There is an exploration of the implications of obtaining different results based on the path taken.

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Some participants have provided specific calculations for the limit along different paths, leading to differing results. This indicates a productive exploration of the problem, although no consensus has been reached on the overall conclusion.

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There is a focus on the behavior of the function as z approaches 0, with participants questioning the assumptions made about the paths taken in the limit process.

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Homework Statement



Show that the lim z→0 of (z/[itex]\bar{z}[/itex])2 does not exist

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Write it out with z=x+iy.
 
Take the limit approaching 0 along the real axis and along the imaginary axis. Show that the results are different.
 
I have come up with this

Taking the limit along the Real axis:
lim as z→0 of (z/[itex]\bar{z}[/itex])2
= lim (x + 0i)2/(x - 0i)2
= lim x2/x2
= 1

Then taking the limit at the points x + xi for x→0:
lim as z→0 of (z/[itex]\bar{z}[/itex])2
= lim (x + xi)2/(x - xi)2
= lim (2x2)/(-2x2)
= -1

and since 1 ≠ -1 The limit does not exist.
 

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