Math Problem Statement

Suppose u(x, y) and v(x, y) are the real and imaginary parts of an analytic function f . Can g(z) = v(x, y)+ iu(x, y) be an analytic function?

Solution

Yes, the function g(z)=v(x,y)+iu(x,y)g(z) = v(x, y) + i u(x, y) can also be an analytic function, provided that u(x,y)u(x, y) and v(x,y)v(x, y) satisfy the Cauchy-Riemann equations.

Explanation:

Let f(z)=u(x,y)+iv(x,y)f(z) = u(x, y) + i v(x, y) be an analytic function, where z=x+iyz = x + iy, and u(x,y)u(x, y) and v(x,y)v(x, y) are the real and imaginary parts of f(z)f(z), respectively.

For f(z)f(z) to be analytic, the Cauchy-Riemann equations must hold:

ux=vy,uy=vx\frac{\partial u}{\partial x} = \frac{\partial v}{\partial y}, \quad \frac{\partial u}{\partial y} = -\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}

Now consider the function g(z)=v(x,y)+iu(x,y)g(z) = v(x, y) + i u(x, y). For g(z)g(z) to be analytic, the real part v(x,y)v(x, y) and the imaginary part u(x,y)u(x, y) must satisfy the Cauchy-Riemann equations in the same form, but with the roles of uu and vv swapped:

vx=uy,vy=ux\frac{\partial v}{\partial x} = \frac{\partial u}{\partial y}, \quad \frac{\partial v}{\partial y} = -\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}

If u(x,y)u(x, y) and v(x,y)v(x, y) satisfy the original Cauchy-Riemann equations for f(z)f(z), then these new equations for g(z)g(z) are also satisfied because:

  1. vx=uy\frac{\partial v}{\partial x} = -\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}
  2. vy=ux\frac{\partial v}{\partial y} = \frac{\partial u}{\partial x}

Thus, g(z)g(z) can indeed be an analytic function.

Would you like a detailed derivation of the Cauchy-Riemann equations or further clarification on any part of this?

Here are some related questions:

  1. What are the necessary conditions for a function to be analytic?
  2. Can you provide examples of functions that are analytic everywhere?
  3. How do the Cauchy-Riemann equations relate to harmonic functions?
  4. What is the significance of the Cauchy-Riemann equations in complex analysis?
  5. How would the result change if u(x,y)u(x, y) and v(x,y)v(x, y) were swapped initially?

Tip: Remember that the Cauchy-Riemann equations are not only necessary but also sufficient conditions for differentiability in complex analysis, provided the partial derivatives are continuous.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Analysis
Analytic Functions
Cauchy-Riemann Equations

Formulas

Cauchy-Riemann equations

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced undergraduate