How to show a function is analytic?

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In summary, to show a function is analytic, one must prove its differentiability and the continuity of its partial derivatives. For a function like log(z-i), one can use the Cauchy-Riemann equations and differentiate it to show that the derivative exists. Another method is to integrate the function over a closed line and show that the integral is zero.
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how to show a function is analytic??

I know that to show a function is analytic I need to prove its differentiable, but for a fuction like log(z-i), how could i show it is analytic?
 
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Use the "Cauchy-Riemann equations which should be mentioned early in any book on "functions of a complex variable". A function f(x+ iy)= u(x,y)+ iv(x,y) is analytic at [itex]z_0= x_0+ iy_0[/itex] if and only if the partial derivatives, [itex]\partial u/\partial x[/itex], [itex]\partial u/\partial y[/itex], [itex]\partial v/\partial x[/itex], and [itex]\partial v/\partial y[/itex] are continuous at the point and
[tex]\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}= \frac{\partial v}{\partial y}[/tex]
and
[tex]\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}= -\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}[/tex]
 
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yes, i know wat u mean, but i don't know how to separate log(z-i) into u + iv form
 
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numberthree said:
I know that to show a function is analytic I need to prove its differentiable, but for a fuction like log(z-i), how could i show it is analytic?

Why not just differentiate it and then show the derivative exists in a region surrounding a point then it is analytic in that region so:

[tex]\frac{d}{dz} \log(z-i)=\frac{1}{z-i}[/tex]

and that derivative exists everywhere except at z=i.
 
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Or you could integrate the function over a closed line and show the integral is zero.
 
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use log(z) = log(|z|) + i (arg(z))
 

FAQ: How to show a function is analytic?

What does it mean for a function to be analytic?

An analytic function is a complex-valued function that can be expressed as a convergent power series in a neighborhood of each point in its domain. This means that the function can be approximated by a polynomial of increasing degree, making it infinitely differentiable at every point in its domain.

How can I show that a function is analytic?

To show that a function is analytic, you must demonstrate that it can be expanded as a power series in a neighborhood of each point in its domain. This can be done by using the Cauchy-Riemann equations to show that the function satisfies the necessary conditions for analyticity.

Can a function be analytic at some points but not others?

Yes, a function can be analytic at some points in its domain but not others. For example, the function f(z) = 1/z is analytic everywhere in its domain except at z=0, where it is not defined. In general, a function is only considered analytic at a point if it is analytic in a neighborhood around that point.

Is it possible for a function to be analytic but not infinitely differentiable?

No, if a function is analytic, it must be infinitely differentiable at every point in its domain. This is because the definition of an analytic function includes the requirement that it can be represented by a convergent power series, which implies infinite differentiability.

Are all polynomials considered analytic functions?

Yes, all polynomials are considered analytic functions because they can be expressed as power series in a neighborhood of each point in their domain. However, not all analytic functions are polynomials, as there are many other types of functions that can be expanded into power series.

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