The sine inverse of a purely complex number

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The discussion centers on proving the sine inverse of a purely complex number, specifically the expression $$sin^{-1}(ix)=2n\pi\pm i log(\sqrt{1+x^2}+x)$$. Participants are exploring the derivation of both the positive and negative logarithmic forms of this expression, engaging in mathematical reasoning and proof sketching.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant claims to have proven $$sin^{-1}(ix)=2n\pi+ i log(\sqrt{1+x^2}+x)$$ but is struggling with the proof for the negative logarithmic form.
  • Another participant asks for a sketch of the proof and clarifies that $n$ is an arbitrary integer.
  • A hint is provided regarding the relationship $$e^{ix} = \cos(x) + i\sin(x)$$ and the definition of $n$ as any integer.
  • A participant proposes a method to derive $$sin^{-1}(ix)=\theta$$ and outlines steps involving the sine and cosine functions, leading to expressions for $\theta$.
  • One participant suggests that to obtain the negative sign, one can utilize the property that $\sin(-x) = -\sin(x)$.
  • Another participant reiterates the suggestion about using the sine function's property for the negative sign, requesting more detailed hints.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the proof for the negative logarithmic form of the sine inverse. Multiple approaches and hints are presented, but the discussion remains unresolved regarding the complete proof.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the steps involved in the proofs and the implications of the sine function's properties. There are also unresolved mathematical steps in the derivation process.

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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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