Trouble finding a mobius transformation from a domain to a unit disc

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The discussion revolves around the difficulty of finding a Möbius transformation to map the set S = { z | |Im(z)| < 5 } onto the unit disk. The user encounters contradictions when attempting to establish the transformation parameters, leading to the realization that the boundary of set S is not a generalized circle, which is essential for a Möbius transformation. As a result, the user questions whether an analytic function could instead be used to map S onto the unit disk. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the geometric properties of the sets involved in such transformations. Ultimately, the user seeks guidance on alternative mapping methods due to the limitations of Möbius transformations in this case.
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Homework Statement


S = { z | |Im(z)| < 5 }, z is a complex number


Homework Equations


I am trying to generate a mobius transformation w = f(z) such that it will map S onto a unit disc but I keep running into problems and contradictions. I think there is a big mistake in my attempt but I can't figure it out, can somebody please give me a hint on what is wrong?


The Attempt at a Solution


First I know that |Im(z)| < 5 implies that -5 < y < 5 and I want to find a mobius transformation such that S will be mapped onto unit disc, | z | < or = 1.
I start with the standard Mobius transformation form:

f(z) = (az+b)/(cz+d), assume c doesn't equal 0, and I want the following,
0 -> 0
5i -> i
infinity -> 1

Then f(0) = b/d = 0, I choose b = 0 instead of d = infinity.
f(infinity) = a/c = 1, this shows a = c
f(5i) = (5ai)/(5ci + d) = (-25ac - 5adi)/((-25c^2) - d^2) = (25ac + 5adi)/(25c^2 + d^2)
However at this point I figure out that (25c^2)/(25c^2 + d^2) = 0, this implies that c = 0.
Since c = 0 and a = c, then a = 0.
Now I can't figure out what d is, since I have 0/(d^2) = 1, which makes no sense.
In addition because a = b = c = 0, ad - bc = 0 which violates the condition of Mobius transformation.
 
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librastar said:
First I know that Im(z) < 5 implies that -5 < y < 5 and...

There's your first problem.
 
Tinyboss said:
There's your first problem.

Sorry I forgot to add the mod, it should be |Im(z)|<5
 
Mobius transformations take generalized circles to generalized circles. The boundary of the unit disk is a circle. What's the boundary of the set you're starting with? Is it a (generalized) circle?
 
Tinyboss said:
Mobius transformations take generalized circles to generalized circles. The boundary of the unit disk is a circle. What's the boundary of the set you're starting with? Is it a (generalized) circle?

In this case, I think my S is not a generalized circle so I can't generate a mobius transformation?

If not, can I still find an analytic functions that maps S onto unit disc?
 
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