Math Problem Statement

Show that 𝑣(π‘₯, 𝑦) = 𝑒 π‘₯ sin(𝑦) is a harmonic function. Find 𝑒(π‘₯, 𝑦) such that 𝑓(𝑧) = 𝑒 + 𝑖𝑣 is analytic.

Solution

To show that v(x,y)=exsin⁑(y)v(x, y) = e^x \sin(y) is a harmonic function and to find u(x,y)u(x, y) such that f(z)=u+ivf(z) = u + iv is analytic, we follow these steps:

Step 1: Verify that v(x,y)=exsin⁑(y)v(x, y) = e^x \sin(y) is a harmonic function

A function v(x,y)v(x, y) is harmonic if it satisfies the Laplace equation: βˆ‚2vβˆ‚x2+βˆ‚2vβˆ‚y2=0\frac{\partial^2 v}{\partial x^2} + \frac{\partial^2 v}{\partial y^2} = 0

Let's compute the second partial derivatives of v(x,y)=exsin⁑(y)v(x, y) = e^x \sin(y):

  1. Compute βˆ‚vβˆ‚x\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}: βˆ‚vβˆ‚x=βˆ‚βˆ‚x(exsin⁑(y))=exsin⁑(y)\frac{\partial v}{\partial x} = \frac{\partial}{\partial x}(e^x \sin(y)) = e^x \sin(y)

  2. Compute βˆ‚2vβˆ‚x2\frac{\partial^2 v}{\partial x^2}: βˆ‚2vβˆ‚x2=βˆ‚βˆ‚x(exsin⁑(y))=exsin⁑(y)\frac{\partial^2 v}{\partial x^2} = \frac{\partial}{\partial x}(e^x \sin(y)) = e^x \sin(y)

  3. Compute βˆ‚vβˆ‚y\frac{\partial v}{\partial y}: βˆ‚vβˆ‚y=βˆ‚βˆ‚y(exsin⁑(y))=excos⁑(y)\frac{\partial v}{\partial y} = \frac{\partial}{\partial y}(e^x \sin(y)) = e^x \cos(y)

  4. Compute βˆ‚2vβˆ‚y2\frac{\partial^2 v}{\partial y^2}: βˆ‚2vβˆ‚y2=βˆ‚βˆ‚y(excos⁑(y))=βˆ’exsin⁑(y)\frac{\partial^2 v}{\partial y^2} = \frac{\partial}{\partial y}(e^x \cos(y)) = -e^x \sin(y)

Now, add these second derivatives: βˆ‚2vβˆ‚x2+βˆ‚2vβˆ‚y2=exsin⁑(y)βˆ’exsin⁑(y)=0\frac{\partial^2 v}{\partial x^2} + \frac{\partial^2 v}{\partial y^2} = e^x \sin(y) - e^x \sin(y) = 0

Since the sum of the second partial derivatives is zero, v(x,y)=exsin⁑(y)v(x, y) = e^x \sin(y) is indeed a harmonic function.

Step 2: Find u(x,y)u(x, y) such that f(z)=u+ivf(z) = u + iv is analytic

For f(z)=u(x,y)+iv(x,y)f(z) = u(x, y) + iv(x, y) to be analytic, the functions u(x,y)u(x, y) and v(x,y)v(x, y) must satisfy the Cauchy-Riemann equations: βˆ‚uβˆ‚x=βˆ‚vβˆ‚yandβˆ‚uβˆ‚y=βˆ’βˆ‚vβˆ‚x\frac{\partial u}{\partial x} = \frac{\partial v}{\partial y} \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{\partial u}{\partial y} = -\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}

Given v(x,y)=exsin⁑(y)v(x, y) = e^x \sin(y), we have already computed: βˆ‚vβˆ‚y=excos⁑(y)andβˆ‚vβˆ‚x=exsin⁑(y)\frac{\partial v}{\partial y} = e^x \cos(y) \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{\partial v}{\partial x} = e^x \sin(y)

According to the Cauchy-Riemann equations, we need: βˆ‚uβˆ‚x=excos⁑(y)\frac{\partial u}{\partial x} = e^x \cos(y) βˆ‚uβˆ‚y=βˆ’exsin⁑(y)\frac{\partial u}{\partial y} = -e^x \sin(y)

Now, integrate βˆ‚uβˆ‚x\frac{\partial u}{\partial x} with respect to xx to find u(x,y)u(x, y): u(x,y)=∫excos⁑(y) dx=excos⁑(y)+Ο•(y)u(x, y) = \int e^x \cos(y) \, dx = e^x \cos(y) + \phi(y) where Ο•(y)\phi(y) is an arbitrary function of yy.

Next, use βˆ‚uβˆ‚y=βˆ’exsin⁑(y)\frac{\partial u}{\partial y} = -e^x \sin(y) to determine Ο•(y)\phi(y): βˆ‚uβˆ‚y=βˆ’exsin⁑(y)+Ο•β€²(y)=βˆ’exsin⁑(y)\frac{\partial u}{\partial y} = -e^x \sin(y) + \phi'(y) = -e^x \sin(y)

This implies: Ο•β€²(y)=0β‡’Ο•(y)=C\phi'(y) = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad \phi(y) = C where CC is a constant.

Thus, u(x,y)=excos⁑(y)+Cu(x, y) = e^x \cos(y) + C. We typically take C=0C = 0 for simplicity, giving: u(x,y)=excos⁑(y)u(x, y) = e^x \cos(y)

Conclusion

The analytic function f(z)f(z) corresponding to the given harmonic function v(x,y)=exsin⁑(y)v(x, y) = e^x \sin(y) is: f(z)=u(x,y)+iv(x,y)=excos⁑(y)+iexsin⁑(y)=ex(cos⁑(y)+isin⁑(y))f(z) = u(x, y) + iv(x, y) = e^x \cos(y) + i e^x \sin(y) = e^x (\cos(y) + i\sin(y)) This simplifies to: f(z)=ex+iy=ezf(z) = e^{x + iy} = e^z where z=x+iyz = x + iy.

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Related Questions:

  1. What are the Cauchy-Riemann equations, and why are they important?
  2. How can we determine if a complex function is harmonic?
  3. What are the physical interpretations of harmonic functions?
  4. Can we find the harmonic conjugate for other functions?
  5. How does the complex exponential function eze^z behave in the complex plane?

Tip:

When dealing with harmonic functions, remember that their real and imaginary parts are often interconnected through the Cauchy-Riemann equations. This relationship ensures that the overall function is analytic.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Harmonic functions
Analytic functions
Cauchy-Riemann equations
Laplace equation

Formulas

Laplace equation
Cauchy-Riemann equations

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced undergraduate