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Cauchy-Riemann-Differential equation

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Introduction

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In the following lesson, we first make an identification of the complex numbers with the two-dimensional -vector space , then we consider the classical real partial derivatives and the Jacobian matrix, and investigate the relationship between complex differentiability and partial derivatives of component functions of a map from to . After that, the Cauchy-Riemann differential equations are proven based on these preliminary considerations.

Identification of Complex Numbers with

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Let . Since the mapping is bijective, the inverse mapping : maps vectors from one-to-one back to a complex number.

Real and Imaginary Part Functions

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Now, if we decompose a function with into its real and imaginary parts with real functions , where and , then the total derivative of the function has the following Jacobian matrix as its representation:

For the complex-valued function , give the mappings with explicitly. Task

Evaluation of the Jacobian Matrix at a Point

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The evaluation of the Jacobian matrix at a point gives the total derivative at the point  : Evaluation of partial derivatives at a point

Cauchy-Riemann Differential Equations

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A function is complex differentiable at if and only if it is real differentiable and the Cauchy-Riemann differential equations hold for with , where : : : are satisfied.

Relationship Between the Partial Derivatives

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In the following explanations, the definition of differentiability in to properties of the partial derivatives in the Jacobian matrix.

Part 1

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If the following limit exists for at with open: :, then for any sequences in the domain with , we also have: :

Part 2

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Now consider only the sequences for the two following limit processes with : :, :,

Part 3: Limit Process for Real Part

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By inserting the component functions for the real and imaginary parts , we get with : : :: ::

Part 4: Limit Process for Imaginary Part

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Applying this to the second equation, we get with : : :: ::,

Limit Process in the Direction of the Imaginary Part

Remark on Part 4

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In the first summand, the fraction is extended by , and in the second summand , the is canceled so that the denominator becomes real-valued and corresponds.

Part 5: Comparison of Real and Imaginary Parts

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By equating the terms from (3) and (4) and comparing the real and imaginary parts, we obtain the Cauchy-Riemann differential equations.

  • Real part:
  • Imaginary part:

Comparison of Real and Imaginary Parts of the Derivatives

Part 6: Partial Derivative in the Direction of the Real Part

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The partial derivatives in of the Cauchy-Riemann differential equations can also be expressed in with , , , and .

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Part 7: Partial Derivative in the Direction of the Imaginary Part

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The partial derivatives in of the Cauchy-Riemann differential equations can also be expressed in with , , , and .

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Part 8: Cauchy-Riemann DGL with Functions in

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The partial derivatives of the Cauchy-Riemann differential equations can also be expressed in with , , : Real part: Imaginary part:

Theorem - Cauchy-Riemann DGL

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Let be an open subset. The function is complex differentiable at a point . Then, the partial derivatives of and exist at , and the following Cauchy-Riemann differential equations hold:

Remark on CR-DGL

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In this case, the derivative of at the point can be represented in two ways using the component functions and : The proof of the Cauchy-Riemann differential equations uses a comparison of the real and imaginary parts to derive the above equations.

Proof

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The proof considers two directional derivatives:

  • (DG1) the derivative in the direction of the real part and
  • (DG2) the derivative in the direction of the imaginary part.

Since these coincide for complex differentiability, the Cauchy-Riemann differential equations are obtained by setting them equal and comparing the real and imaginary parts.

Step 1 - Derivative in the Direction of the Real Part

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In the first step, let converge to 0 in the direction of the real part. To achieve this, choose with . The decomposition of the function into its real part and imaginary part then yields (DG1).

Step 2 - Calculation of the Derivative - Real Part

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Step 3 - Derivative in the Direction of the Imaginary Part

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Similarly, the partial derivative for the imaginary part can be considered with and . This yields equation (DG2).

Step 4 - Calculation of the Derivative - Imaginary Part

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Step 5 - Equating the Derivatives

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By equating the two derivatives, one can compare the real and imaginary parts of the two derivatives (DG1) and (DG2):

Step 6 - Comparison of Real and Imaginary Parts

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Two complex numbers are equal if and only if their real and imaginary parts are equal. This results in the Cauchy-Riemann differential equations. The two representation formulas follow from the above equation and the Cauchy-Riemann equations.

See also

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  • Date: 12/26/2024