Show that this function is analytic

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The discussion revolves around determining whether a given complex function is analytic. The function in question is expressed in terms of real variables x and y, and participants are exploring various methods to analyze its analyticity.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss substituting x and y with expressions involving z and its conjugate to analyze the function. There are inquiries about whether this substitution would simplify the process or if there are more straightforward methods available. Some suggest checking the Cauchy-Riemann equations as a potential approach.

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Multiple methods are being considered, including the use of substitutions and the Cauchy-Riemann equations. Participants are actively questioning the effectiveness of these approaches and exploring the implications of the function's domain on its analyticity.

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There is mention of the complexity of the function and the possibility that it may not be analytic in certain domains, raising questions about the conditions under which the function is defined.

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Show that this function is analytic

[tex]\left( x + \frac{x}{x^2 + y^2} \right) + i \left( y - \frac{y}{x^2 + y^2} \right)[/tex]

now... would i substitute [tex]x = \frac{z + \overline{z}}{2}[/tex]
and
[tex]y = \frac{z - \overline{z}}{2}[/tex]

and then see if z or z bar appear exlicitly in the function??
Would that solve it??

Is there an easier way? A less Messy way?
 
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If I recall correctly, a function is analytic if it is differentiable and if it satisfies the Cauchy-Riemann equations, perhaps you should check those?
 
is there another way of doing it... perhaps using the substitutions i suggested above and then checking the domain of the function?
 
stunner5000pt said:
is there another way of doing it... perhaps using the substitutions i suggested above and then checking the domain of the function?

Using the Cauchy-Riemann equations is probably the easier way.
 
stunner5000pt said:
Show that this function is analytic

[tex]\left( x + \frac{x}{x^2 + y^2} \right) + i \left( y - \frac{y}{x^2 + y^2} \right)[/tex]

now... would i substitute [tex]x = \frac{z + \overline{z}}{2}[/tex]
and
[tex]y = \frac{z - \overline{z}}{2}[/tex]

and then see if z or z bar appear exlicitly in the function??
Would that solve it??

Is there an easier way? A less Messy way?

Your equation for y should be over 2i not just 2.
 
stunner5000pt said:
is there another way of doing it... perhaps using the substitutions i suggested above and then checking the domain of the function?
There are complex functions whose domain is C but are nowhere analytic.
 

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