The derivative of the complex conjugate $\bar{z}$ (also called $z^*$) of a complex number $z = x + iy$ with respect to $z$ does not exist in the standard sense. This is because $\bar{z} = x - iy$, where $x$ and $y$ are real components, and the standard derivative in complex analysis assumes $z$ to be holomorphic (complex differentiable).

For a function to be differentiable in the complex sense, the Cauchy-Riemann equations must be satisfied, which require both the real and imaginary parts of the function to behave in a specific way with respect to $z$. However, $\bar{z}$ does not satisfy the Cauchy-Riemann equations, so it is not holomorphic, and the derivative $\frac{d\bar{z}}{dz}$ does not exist.

On the other hand, if you interpret the derivative of $\bar{z}$ with respect to $z$ in the context of distribution theory or as generalized partial derivatives (involving $\frac{\partial}{\partial z}$ and $\frac{\partial}{\partial \bar{z}}$), you get:

$\frac{\partial \bar{z}}{\partial z} = 0$

In summary:

• In the strict sense of complex analysis, $\frac{d\bar{z}}{dz}$ does not exist.
• In the distributional sense, $\frac{\partial \bar{z}}{\partial z} = 0$.

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Here are 5 related questions:

1. What are the Cauchy-Riemann equations?
2. How does complex differentiability differ from real differentiability?
3. Can you differentiate $z$ with respect to $\bar{z}$?
4. How is the derivative in complex analysis defined?
5. What are the properties of holomorphic functions?

Tip: In complex analysis, a function is holomorphic if it satisfies the Cauchy-Riemann equations, ensuring its differentiability in the complex plane.