Orthogonal and Orthonormal Functions: Definition, Examples

The orthogonal and orthonormal functions on an interval [a, b] are such functions where the tangents to the curves y=Φ1(x) and y=Φ2(x) at their intersecting points are perpendicular to each other. In this article, we study orthogonal and orthonormal functions along with examples. Orthogonal Function Definition A set of functions {Φ1(x), Φ2(x), …, Φn(x), …} … Read more

Even and Odd Functions: Definition, Examples, Properties

The even and odd functions are classified by their symmetry properties. A function f is even if f(-x)=f(x) and odd if f(-x)=-f(x). In this article, we study even and odd functions with their properties and solve some problems. Even and odd functions are defined as follows: Even Function: f(-x) = f(x).Odd Function: f(-x) = -f(x). … Read more

Well Ordering Principle: Statement, Proof, Application

The well ordering principle of natural numbers states that every non-empty subset of natural numbers has a least element. Here we state and prove the well-ordering principle with applications. ℕ: = The set of natural numbers. Statement of Well Ordering Principle Every non-empty subset of natural numbers has a least element. That is, if S … Read more

Cauchy-Riemann Equations in Polar Form

The Cauchy-Riemann equations in polar form are given as follows: ∂u/∂r = (1/r) ∂v/∂θ and ∂u/∂θ = – r ∂v/∂r if f(z)=u(r,θ)+iv(r,θ) is an analytic function. These C-R equations are very useful to test the analyticity of a complex function that can be expressed in polar co-ordinates easily. In this article, we learn the polar … Read more

Cauchy-Riemann Equations: Statement, Proof, Questions

The Cauchy Riemann equation states that if a complex function f(z) is differentiable at z=z0, then ifx(z0) = fy(z0). This is one of the main tool to test whether a complex function is differentiable or not. Here we state and prove Cauchy-Riemann equations along with some solved examples as an application. Statement of Cauchy-Riemann Equations … Read more

Analytic Function: Definition, Examples, Properties

The complex analytic functions are one of the main objects to study in Complex Analysis. Here we learn the definition of analytic functions with examples, properties, and solved problems. Key concept to study analytic functions is complex differentiation. ℂ: = The set of complex numbers. Definition of Analytic Function A function f is called an … Read more