Writing the Modulus of f(z) in Terms of lzl

In summary, the conversation revolves around finding the modulus of a complex expression in terms of lzl. The speaker wants to show that lzllf(z)l goes to 0 as lzl goes to infinity and suggests writing z = reiθ and multiplying by |z|. However, there is confusion about the role of the θ terms and whether lf(z)l can go to 0 even if f(z) does not.
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aaaa202
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For expressions like:

f(z) = (1+z2)/(1+z4) how does one write the modulus of that in terms of lzl?
 
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hi aaaa202! :smile:
aaaa202 said:
For expressions like:

f(z) = (1+z2)/(1+z4) how does one write the modulus of that in terms of lzl?

i don't really understand the question :redface:

how does one write eg the modulus of 1+z2 on its own in terms of lzl only ?? :confused:
 
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Well I want to find lf(z)l and show that lzllf(z)l goes to 0 as lzl goes to infinity. So wouldn't I need to write the function above in terms of lzl, multiply by lzl, and show that it goes to zero?
 
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in that case, write z = re :wink:
 
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hmm yes okay. So in that case i would for instance get:

(1+lzl2ei2θ)/(1+lzl4ei4θ). But still that doesn't really give me the modulus for the whole expression?
 
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aaaa202 said:
Well I want to … show that lzllf(z)l goes to 0 as lzl goes to infinity.
aaaa202 said:
(1+lzl2ei2θ)/(1+lzl4ei4θ).

ok, so multiply by |z| and then let |z| -> ∞ …

what difference do the θ terms make? :wink:

(btw, we normally write 2iθ rather that i2θ)
 
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oh well but the expression above is f(z) not lf(z)l = mod(f(z)), and I wanted to show that lzllf(z)l -> 0 as lzl->∞..

Edit: Oh well if f(z) goes to zero then surely lf(z)l does too.. So nevermind, unless you can have lf(z)l->0 even though f(z) doesn't? Nah that wouldn't make sense right..?
 
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FAQ: Writing the Modulus of f(z) in Terms of lzl

What is the modulus of a complex number?

The modulus of a complex number is the distance of the number from the origin on the complex plane. It is also known as the absolute value of the complex number and is represented by |z|.

How is the modulus of a complex number calculated?

The modulus of a complex number is calculated using the Pythagorean theorem, where the real and imaginary parts of the complex number are the two sides of a right triangle and the modulus is the hypotenuse. It can also be expressed as the square root of the sum of the squares of the real and imaginary parts.

What does it mean to write the modulus of f(z) in terms of lzl?

Writing the modulus of f(z) in terms of lzl means to express the modulus of the complex function f(z) in terms of the absolute value of the complex number z. This allows us to simplify and manipulate the complex function more easily.

Why is it useful to express the modulus of f(z) in terms of lzl?

Expressing the modulus of f(z) in terms of lzl allows us to better understand and analyze the behavior of the complex function. It also helps in solving complex equations and identifying important properties of the function, such as maximum and minimum values.

Can the modulus of f(z) be written in terms of lzl for all complex functions?

No, the modulus of f(z) cannot be written in terms of lzl for all complex functions. It is only applicable for functions that have a well-defined modulus, such as polynomials and trigonometric functions. It cannot be applied to functions with infinitely many zeros or essential singularities.

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