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Complex Variable

Cauchy Riemann Equations In Polar Co-ordinate

Theory

Cauchy Riemann Equation in Polar Co ordinates


Let (r, ) be the polar co ordinates of a point whose
Cartesian co ordinates are (x, y)

x = r cos , y = r sin
z = x + iy = r (cos + i sin ) = r

Let f (z) = u + iv be the given function


f (z) = u + iv = f (r )

..(1)

Differentiating (1) partially w.r.t r,

= ( ) .

.(2)

Differentiating (1) partially w.r.t ,

= ( ) . .
= (
=

(by 2)

Complex Variable

Cauchy Riemann Equations In Polar Co-ordinate

Equating real and imaginary part,

and

Or

i.e. =

and

and

Note :
(i) f (r ) = (

f (z) = (

Theory

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