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Math 312 Spring 2014

Quiz 3

Complex Analysis

Name:
Friday February 7
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Topic :

Prof. Ron Buckmire

Understanding Linear Complex Mappings

The learning goal of this quiz is to provide another example of using functions as mappings and to
demonstrate your understanding of the concept of function in the context of complex numbers.

Reality Check:
EXPECTED SCORE :

/10

ACTUAL SCORE :

/10

Instructions:
1. Once you open the quiz, you have 30 minutes to complete, please record your start time and
end time at the top of this sheet.
2. You may use the book or any of your class notes. You must work alone.
3. If you use your own paper, please staple it to the quiz before coming to class. If you dont have
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4. After completing the quiz, sign the pledge below stating on your honor that you have adhered
to these rules.
5. Your solutions must have enough details such that an impartial observer can read your work
and determine HOW you came up with your solution.
6. Relax and enjoy...
7. This quiz is due on Monday February 10, in class. NO LATE OR UNSTAPLED
QUIZZES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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, pledge my honor as a human being and Occidental student,
that I have followed all the rules above to the letter and in spirit.

Math 312 Spring 2014

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Quiz THREE

Adapted from Zill & Shanahan, pg. 70, #33.


1. (10 points) A fixed point of a mapping w = f (z) is a point z0 where f (z0 ) = z0 .
(a) (2 points) Does the linear mapping f (z) = az + b have a fixed point z0? If so, find z0 in terms
of the values of a and b. (NOTE: a and b can be any number in the complex plane).

(b) (2 points) Give an example of a complex linear mapping (i.e. choose values for a and b) so
that f (z) has no fixed points.

(c) (2 points) Give an example of a complex linear mapping (i.e. choose values for a and b) so that
f (z) has more than one fixed point. [HINT: There is only one such mapping possible!]

(d) (4 points) The inverse mapping g(w) = cw + d is the complex linear mapping such that
g(f (z)) = z and f (g(w)) = w. In other words z = g(w) undoes whatever the mapping
w = f (z) does. Find the values of c and d (in terms of the parameters a and b) so that
g(w) = cw + d is the inverse mapping of f (z). Confirm that your choice for z = g(w) is indeed
the inverse of w = f (z).

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