Where is the complex logarithm defined?

In mathematics, a complex logarithm is a generalization of the natural logarithm to nonzero complex numbers. The term refers to one of the following, which are strongly related: A complex logarithm of a nonzero complex number z, defined to be any complex number w for which ew = z. Such a number w is denoted by log z.

How do you perform complex logarithms?

an equation f(z)= has infinitely many solutions in a case of complex variable, and the complex logarithm function Ln(z) is a multi-valued function. Ln(z) = ln(|z|) + i[arg(z) + ], k = 0, ±1, ±2….Complex Logarithm Function.

Real logarithm	Complex logarithm
Ln( ) = nLn(z)	Ln( ) = nLn(z) + 2k
Ln( ) = Ln(z)	Ln( ) = Ln(z) + 2k

Why is the complex logarithm multivalued?

The complex logarithm has some multi-valued issues because the complex exponential has periodic behavior. That is, ex+2πi=ex, so the logarithm needs to reflect this complication somehow. For the complex logarithm, consider the fact that i4=1. Then ln(z)=ln(z⋅i4k)=ln(z)+4kln(i)=ln(z)+2kπi.

Are logarithms holomorphic?

Thus logarithm is an example of a multivalued function, and zero in this case is called a branch point. In general, we can consider any holomorphic function f : Ω → C∗. Then, a holomorphic function g : Ω → C is called a branch of the logarithm of f, and denoted by log f(z), if eg(z) = f(z) for all z ∈ Ω.

What is the principal value of a logarithm?

The principal value of logz is the value obtained from equation (2) when n=0 and is denoted by Logz. Thus Logz=lnr+iΘ.

Where is a logarithm holomorphic?

If eg(z) is holo- morphic, then so is g(z). In other words if f(z) is holomorphic, and we can define a continuous log f(z), then log f(z) is automatically holomorphic. dt = iθ. So the principal branch of the logarithm is given by log z = log r + iθ, where θ ∈ (−π, π).

How do you tell if a logarithmic function is increasing or decreasing?

Before graphing, identify the behavior and key points for the graph. Since b = 5 is greater than one, we know the function is increasing. The left tail of the graph will approach the vertical asymptote x = 0, and the right tail will increase slowly without bound.

How do you know if a graph is exponential or logarithmic?

The inverse of an exponential function is a logarithmic function. Remember that the inverse of a function is obtained by switching the x and y coordinates. This reflects the graph about the line y=x. As you can tell from the graph to the right, the logarithmic curve is a reflection of the exponential curve.