Textbook of complex variables function

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for textbooks on complex variables, particularly aimed at students with varying levels of mathematical knowledge, including those at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The focus includes both traditional and geometric approaches to the subject.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests recommendations for textbooks suitable for studying complex variables, expressing a desire to improve their mathematical knowledge.
  • Another participant suggests "Complex Variables and Applications" by Brown and Churchill as a good starting point, along with "Visual Complex Analysis" by Needham for a geometric perspective.
  • A request for advanced textbooks suitable for graduate students is made by a participant.
  • Reiteration of the recommendation for Brown and Churchill and Needham, with an acknowledgment of their usefulness.
  • A participant mentions "Ahlfors Complex Analysis" as a standard graduate-level text and also recommends the complex portion of "Real and Complex Analysis" by Rudin.
  • Additional recommendations include Markushevich's "Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable," emphasizing the importance of the complete three-volume set, and "Conformal Mapping" by Zeev Nejari, noted for its affordability.
  • A personal note is shared about the author's advisor having Ahlfors as a thesis advisor, indicating a connection to the recommended texts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the quality of the textbooks mentioned, but there is no consensus on a single best choice, as different levels and approaches are discussed.

Contextual Notes

Some recommendations depend on the reader's level of mathematical knowledge and preferences for traditional versus geometric presentations of complex variables.

Who May Find This Useful

Students of physics and mathematics looking to study complex variables, particularly those seeking both introductory and advanced resources.

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Could someone recommend some good textbooks of complex variables function.
I am a physics student with poor mathematical knowledges, so I want to study some mathematical subjects again, by myself.


thanks!
 
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Brown and Churchill, "Complex Variables and Applications" is a good starting point. Consider also taking a look at Needham, "Visual Complex Analysis," which is not a traditional presentation of the material but rather a geometric way of looking at the subject, which can often be very insightful.
 
Some advanced book else for graduate student level?
 
jbunniii said:
Brown and Churchill, "Complex Variables and Applications" is a good starting point. Consider also taking a look at Needham, "Visual Complex Analysis," which is not a traditional presentation of the material but rather a geometric way of looking at the subject, which can often be very insightful.

It is a good book, thanks a lot!
 
At the graduate level, Ahlfors Complex Analysis is a standard. I also liked the complex portion of Rudin's Real and Complex Analysis.
 
All of the books mentioned are really good. Here are a few more.

Markushevich's "Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable"
This is my all time favorite complex variable book. Get the
three volume set not the abridged version (also good but get
the whoe thing). The translation by the way was done by Silverman.


Zeev Nejari's "Conformal Mapping" -- another great book and I believe is
published by Dover so it is cheap.

One more note, my complex variable advisor had Ahlfors for a thesis advisor.
In addition to to the Ahlfors text the above two were recommended for the course.
 

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