MHB The sine inverse of a purely complex number

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The discussion centers on proving the equation sin^(-1)(ix) = 2nπ ± i log(√(1+x²) + x) for a purely complex number. One participant successfully demonstrates the positive case but struggles with the negative case. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the properties of sine and the logarithmic function in complex analysis. A hint is provided regarding the relationship between sine and the exponential function, emphasizing the role of the arbitrary integer n. The need for detailed hints and further clarification is expressed to aid in completing the proof.
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To prove that
$$sin^{-1}(ix)=2n\pi\pm i log(\sqrt{1+x^2}+x)$$
I can prove $$sin^{-1}(ix)=2n\pi+ i log(\sqrt{1+x^2}+x)$$

but facing problem to prove
$$sin^{-1}(ix)=2n\pi- i log(\sqrt{1+x^2}+x)$$

Help please
 
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Re: Complex no

suvadip said:
To prove that
$$sin^{-1}(ix)=2n\pi\pm i log(\sqrt{1+x^2}+x)$$
I can prove $$sin^{-1}(ix)=2n\pi+ i log(\sqrt{1+x^2}+x)$$

but facing problem to prove
$$sin^{-1}(ix)=2n\pi- i log(\sqrt{1+x^2}+x)$$

Help please

Can you sketch your proof ? what is $n$ ?
 
Hint : $e^{ix} = \cos(x) + i\sin(x)$.

ZaidAlyafey said:
what is n?

An arbitrary integer of course.
 
Re: Complex no

ZaidAlyafey said:
Can you sketch your proof ? what is $n$ ?

n is any integer

Let $$sin^{-1}(ix)=\theta$$

Then $$sin\theta = ix$$

$$cos\theta=\pm\sqrt{1-sin^2\theta}=\pm\sqrt{1+x^2}$$

Now $$e^{i\theta}=cos\theta +i sin\theta=\pm\sqrt{1+x^2}+i i x=-x\pm\sqrt{1+x^2}$$

Therefore $$i\theta=Log (-x+\sqrt{1+x^2})(Only + sign ~~considered)=2n\pi i +log(-x+\sqrt{1+x^2})$$

$$\theta = 2n\pi-i log(-x+\sqrt{1+x^2})$$
$$\theta = 2n\pi+i log(x+\sqrt{1+x^2})$$
 
In order to get the other sign, simply note that $\sin(-x) = -\sin(x)$.
 
mathbalarka said:
In order to get the other sign, simply note that $\sin(-x) = -\sin(x)$.

Please a bit detailed hints
 

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