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The discussion revolves around the properties of holomorphic functions, specifically focusing on the local behavior of such functions and the conditions under which a holomorphic function can be biholomorphically transformed near a point. The context includes theoretical aspects of complex analysis and Riemann surfaces.

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  • One participant inquires about the conditions under which the function z \mapsto zh(z) is biholomorphic onto its image, particularly near the point 0.
  • Another participant suggests that this is a corollary of the inverse function theorem, noting that the derivative of the function g(z) = z.h(z) at z=0 is non-zero, which implies local behavior similar to z \mapsto z.
  • A participant expresses relief at the simplicity of the explanation provided.
  • Recommendations for further reading include Cartan's book on holomorphic functions.
  • Another participant mentions their current textbook and considers switching to Cartan's book, seeking opinions on it.

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Participants appear to agree on the application of the inverse function theorem to the problem, but there is no consensus on the best resources for further study, as different books are recommended.

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Some assumptions regarding the background knowledge in complex analysis may not be fully addressed, and there are unresolved preferences for textbooks that could influence understanding.

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Readers interested in complex analysis, particularly those studying Riemann surfaces or the properties of holomorphic functions, may find this discussion beneficial.

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I'm reading through a book on Riemann surfaces, and I tend to get stuck on some of the proofs (maybe because of my lacking background in complex analysis). Anyway, here it goes:

It's a rather lengthy proof, and I'd prefer not to give it in full detail. The question itself is pretty self-contained.

Let h(z) be a holomorphic function from some open subset of \mathbb{C}, with h(0) non-zero.

Then why can one find an open disc around 0 such that is z \mapsto zh(z) is biholomorphic onto its image? I.e., why does it have an inverse near 0?

The theorem is about the local behavour of holomorphic functions, basically that one can biholomorphically transform any non-constant holomorphic function to z \mapsto z^k for some integer k > 0 locally around a point.
 
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this is a corollary of the inverse function theorem. the function g(z) = z.h(z). has derivative at z=0 equal to h(0) ≠ 0, hence looks locally near zero like z-->z.
 
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That was easier than I thought, thanks mathwonk.
 
i recommend cartan's book on holomorphic functions of one and several variables.
 
I have Raghavan Narasimhan & Yves Nievergelt Complex analysis in one variable, what do you think of it? Considering getting a different book, maybe Cartans.
 

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