Sketch Complex Regions: |z-2+i|≤1 and Im(z)>1

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The discussion revolves around sketching complex regions defined by the inequalities |z-2+i|≤1 and Im(z)>1, and determining their interiors and closures. The subject area includes complex analysis and set theory in relation to the complex plane.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants attempt to express the regions in terms of x and y coordinates and question the nature of the sets as open or closed. There is discussion about the definitions of closure and boundary points, particularly in relation to the open set Im(z)>1.

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Participants are exploring the definitions of closure and boundaries in the context of the given problems. Some have provided correct interpretations of the regions, while others are seeking clarification on how to express closures for open sets. There is an exchange of definitions and examples to aid understanding.

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Some participants express uncertainty about the definitions provided in their textbooks, particularly regarding the closure of sets and the distinction between closed and open sets. There is a noted lack of explicit consensus on how to write the closure for the regions discussed.

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Homework Statement


Sketch the following regions and state the interior and the closure:
a) |z-2+i|≤1
b) Im(z)>1


Homework Equations


z=x+iy


The Attempt at a Solution


a) z=x+iy so |x+iy-2+i|-> |(x-2)+i(y+1)|≤1
So (x-2)2+(y+1)2≤1

So it would just be a circle on the real plane? And the interior would be the equation with < instead of ≤ right? I'm not sure how to write the closure though.

b)Im(z)= y so it would be a straight line at y=1 on the real plane and there is no interior or closure since it is an open set right?
 
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alexcc11 said:

Homework Statement


Sketch the following regions and state the interior and the closure:
a) |z-2+i|≤1
b) Im(z)>1


Homework Equations


z=x+iy


The Attempt at a Solution


a) z=x+iy so |x+iy-2+i|-> |(x-2)+i(y+1)|≤1
So (x-2)2+(y+1)2≤1

So it would just be a circle on the real plane? And the interior would be the equation with < instead of ≤ right? I'm not sure how to write the closure though.

b)Im(z)= y so it would be a straight line at y=1 on the real plane and there is no interior or closure since it is an open set right?
What is the definition of the closure of a set?


For (b):

y = 1 is the solution to Im(z) = 1, not Im(z) > 1 .
 
My book says that a set is closed if it contains all boundary points, but Im(z)>1 is open, so there is no closure. Do you know if the other parts are correct, referring to graphing them?
 
alexcc11 said:
My book says that a set is closed if it contains all boundary points, but Im(z)>1 is open, so there is no closure. Do you know if the other parts are correct, referring to graphing them?
You are confusing a closed set with the closure of a set.
 
How do you show the closure of a set if it's an open set? For part a, would the showing the closure just be writing the equation out since it's a closed set?
 
alexcc11 said:
How do you show the closure of a set if it's an open set? For part a, would the showing the closure just be writing the equation out since it's a closed set?

First of all, does your book give the definition of the closure of a set?

Secondly, your answer to (a) was correct, since the closure of a closed set is the set itself.
 
The book just says Ω is closed if Ω <=> C'Ω where Ω in C'Ω has a line above it and = {zεC: each neighborhood = D_ε(z) intersects Ω

An example is: E={zεC: .5≤|z|<1}

E_1= {zεC :|z|=1/2}
E_2= {zεC :|z|=1}
E_3= {zεC : .5<|z|<1}

The closure is:E_1 \bigcupE_2 \bigcupE_3

but I don't know who to write that with these problems.
 
alexcc11 said:
The book just says Ω is closed if Ω <=> C'Ω where Ω in C'Ω has a line above it and = {zεC: each neighborhood = D_ε(z) intersects Ω

An example is: E={zεC: .5≤|z|<1}

E_1= {zεC :|z|=1/2}
E_2= {zεC :|z|=1}
E_3= {zεC : .5<|z|<1}

The closure is:E_1 \bigcupE_2 \bigcupE_3

but I don't know who to write that with these problems.

Nothing there gives a definition of the closure of a set.

The given example can be helpful.

The set E itself is neither closed nor open.

Notice that ##\ E_3\ ## is open and is the interior of ##\ E\ .##

Furthermore, ##\ E_1\cup E_2\ ## is the boundary of ##\ E\ .##

One can also say that ##\ E\cup E_2\ ## is closed. It's also the closure of ##\ E\ .##

The closure of a set ##\ X\ ## can be thought of as the "smallest" closed set which contains ##\ X\ .##
 
that really helps! Thanks a lot!
 

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