Verifying CR Equations for $z\cos z$

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The discussion revolves around verifying the Cauchy-Riemann (CR) equations for the function $f(z) = z\cos z$, where $z$ is expressed in terms of its real and imaginary components. Participants explore the algebraic manipulation involved in deriving the real and imaginary parts of the function and the implications for the CR equations.

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  • One participant presents the function $f(z) = z\cos z$ and derives expressions for the real part $u(x,y)$ and imaginary part $v(x,y)$, noting a negative sign difference in the CR equations.
  • A second participant provides a similar derivation but identifies different signs in the expressions for $u(x,y)$ and $v(x,y)$, suggesting that the first participant made a sign error.
  • A third participant reiterates the claim of a sign error, emphasizing the changes made in their response.
  • A fourth participant comments on the absence of a "solved" tag in the thread title, indicating a potential oversight in the forum's tagging system.

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Participants generally agree that there is a sign error in the derivation of the CR equations, but the exact nature of the error and the correctness of the algebra remain contested.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the importance of careful algebraic manipulation in complex analysis, particularly when verifying the CR equations. There are unresolved aspects regarding the specific nature of the sign error and the implications for the overall verification process.

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$z\cos z$

Let $z = x + yi$.
Then $f(z) = (x + yi)\cos (x + yi)$.
By the addition rule for cosine and the identities $\cos yi = \cosh y$ and $-i\sin yi = \sinh y\Leftrightarrow \sin yi = i\sinh y$, we have that $\cos (x + yi) = \cos x\cosh y + i\sin x\sinh y$.
So
$$
f(z) = z\cos z = x\cos x\cosh y - y\sin x\sinh y + i(x\sin x\sinh y + y\cos x\cosh y).
$$
Then
$$
u(x,y) = x\cos x\cosh y - y\sin x\sinh y\quad\text{and}\quad
v(x,y) = y\cos x\cosh y + x\sin x\sinh y,
$$

I am trying to verify the CR equations but there is a negative sign difference. There has to be an error in my algebra but I can't find it. What is wrong with the above?
 
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dwsmith said:
$z\cos z$

Let $z = x + yi$.
Then $f(z) = (x + yi)\cos (x + yi)$.
By the addition rule for cosine and the identities $\cos yi = \cosh y$ and $-i\sin yi = \sinh y\Leftrightarrow \sin yi = i\sinh y$, we have that $\cos (x + yi) = \cos x\cosh y\,{\color{red}-}\,i\sin x\sinh y$.
So
$$
f(z) = z\cos z = x\cos x\cosh y\,{\color{red}+}\, y\sin x\sinh y + i({\color{red}-}\,x\sin x\sinh y + y\cos x\cosh y).
$$
Then
$$
u(x,y) = x\cos x\cosh y\,{\color{red}+}\, y\sin x\sinh y\quad\text{and}\quad
v(x,y) = y\cos x\cosh y\,{\color{red}-}\, x\sin x\sinh y,
$$

I am trying to verify the CR equations but there is a negative sign difference. There has to be an error in my algebra but I can't find it. What is wrong with the above?

You had a sign error. See all my changes in red.
 
Chris L T521 said:
You had a sign error. See all my changes in red.

Bad admin for missing the solved tag in the title for before you posted.:confused:
 
dwsmith said:
Bad admin for missing the solved tag in the title for before you posted.:confused:

I clicked on the link from the home page, and it didn't show a solved tag. :P
 

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