How Do I Sketch Complex Regions in the Complex Plane?

In summary, the individual struggles with sketching regions in complex variables and is having difficulty with sets such as {z = x+iy : x = y, |z| < 1}. They understand the open unit circular disc |z|<1 and translating and dilating functions, but struggle with more complex sets such as f(Ω) for different functions.
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I do not have specific problem, I am struggling in my complex variables class and I think a large part of it is because I struggle at sketching regions in ℂ.


For instance let z=x+

I full understand what |z|< 1 looks like and all that (punctured disk, things in that form)
but when I am asked to sketch a set such as {z = x+iy : x = y, |z| < 1} then I completely fall apart.

here is a problem from a textbook,
Let Ω be the unit disk |z| < 1. Sketch sets Ω and f(Ω) where w=f(z)=z-i. Likewise where
f(z)=2z+3i.

I understand the unit disk but then after that I fall apart completely.

Thank you very much
 
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Ω:|z|<1 is the open unit circular disc, center at the origin.
f(Ω) for f(z)=z-i, translate Ω to -i. The unit circular disc, center at -i.
f(Ω) for f(z)=2z+3i, dilation by 2, then translate to 3i. The circular disc with radius 2, center at 3i.
 

FAQ: How Do I Sketch Complex Regions in the Complex Plane?

1. How do I represent complex numbers in the complex plane?

To represent a complex number in the complex plane, you can use the horizontal axis to represent the real part and the vertical axis to represent the imaginary part. The point where the two axes intersect is the origin, and each complex number can be plotted as a point on this plane.

2. What is the significance of drawing sketches in the complex plane?

Drawing sketches in the complex plane allows us to visualize complex numbers and understand their properties better. It also helps in performing operations on complex numbers, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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To plot a complex number on the complex plane, you need to find its real and imaginary parts and then plot them as coordinates on the plane. For example, if the complex number is 3+2i, you would plot the point (3,2) on the complex plane.

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5. Are there any rules or guidelines for drawing sketches in the complex plane?

Yes, there are a few rules to keep in mind when drawing sketches in the complex plane. The horizontal axis represents the real numbers, and the vertical axis represents the imaginary numbers. The distance from the origin to a point on the plane represents the magnitude of the complex number, and the angle between the positive real axis and the line connecting the origin and the point represents the argument of the complex number.

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