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Homework Statement


Assume that u is harmonic everywhere in R^2, and let
v(x,y)=\int_0^y u_x'(x,t)dt - \int_0^x u_y'(s,0)ds
show that f=u+iv is entire analytic.


Homework Equations


Maybe Cauchy Riemann: u_x'=v_y' and u_y'=-v_x'


The Attempt at a Solution


I have only tried to see what happens if I use the Cauchy Riemann equations, but I get stuck right away. I am not sure how to use the fact that u is harmonic either.

Any hints would be very appreciated.
 
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ux' is very strange notation. I think you mean just the derivative of u with respect to x- but that is just ux. There is no need for the ' here.

I have only tried to see what happens if I use the Cauchy Riemann equations, but I get stuck right away.
Good. Show what you did and where you got stuck.

I am not sure how to use the fact that u is harmonic either.
What does "harmonic" mean?
 
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