Delta Function of Complex Number: How to Define

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In summary, The delta function for a complex number is only meaningful under an integral sign. The integral for a complex number is the same as for real numbers and only for a complex path would the integral be non-zero, following the properties of the Dirac delta function.
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how to define this ??

[tex] \delta (x-a-ib) [/tex]

here a and b are reals so we are delaing with the delta function of a COMPLEX number

can it be ??
 
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The delta function is meaningful only under an integral sign. What is the integral?
 
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yes of course, but according to this and from the properties of diract delta fnction only for COMPLEX PATH would be the integral non-zero wouldn't it ?
 
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That sentence makes no sense.

The delta function of complex numbers is exactly the same as for real numbers: [itex]\delta(x- a- bi)[/itex] is the distribution such that [itex]\int_B f(x)\delta(x-a-bi)dx= f(a+bi)[/itex] if a+ bi is in the set B, 0 if not.
 

FAQ: Delta Function of Complex Number: How to Define

What is the delta function of a complex number?

The delta function of a complex number is a mathematical concept used to describe the behavior of a complex-valued function in the complex plane. It is a generalization of the Dirac delta function, which is a special case of the delta function for real numbers.

How is the delta function of a complex number defined?

The delta function of a complex number is defined as the limit of a sequence of functions in the complex plane. This limit is taken as the sequence of functions approaches a point in the complex plane, and the function values at that point are used to define the delta function.

3. What is the role of the delta function in complex analysis?

The delta function is used in complex analysis to represent distributions, which are generalized functions that are not defined by a formula or an integral. It allows for the extension of many concepts from real analysis to the complex plane, such as differentiation and integration.

4. How is the delta function of a complex number calculated?

The delta function of a complex number can be calculated using the definition of the limit of a sequence of functions. This involves taking the limit of a sequence of functions as they approach the point in the complex plane where the delta function is being evaluated.

5. What are some applications of the delta function of a complex number?

The delta function of a complex number has various applications in mathematics and physics. It is used in signal processing and image processing to represent impulses and functions with sharp changes. It is also used in quantum mechanics to describe quantum states and transitions between states.

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