Date of Graduation
5-2013
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Mathematical Sciences
Advisor/Mentor
Lanzani, Loredana
Committee Member
Arnold, Mark E.
Second Committee Member
Harrington, Phillip S.
Third Committee Member
Raich, Andrew S.
Keywords
Pure sciences; Applied sciences; Complex plane; Nature of real coefficients; Riemann map; Schwarz-christoffel maps; Symmetrical domains; Taylor series
Abstract
The Riemann mapping theorem guarantees the existence of a conformal mapping or Riemann map in the complex plane from the open unit disk onto an open simply-connected domain, which is not all of the complex plane. Although its existence is guaranteed, the Riemann map is rarely known except for special domains like half-planes, strips, etc. Therefore, any information we can determine about the Riemann map for any class of domains is interesting and useful.
This research investigates how symmetry affects the Riemann map. In particular, we define domains with symmetries called Rectangular Domains or RDs. The Riemann map of an RD has real-valued coefficients, as opposed to complex-valued, and therefore we can determine the sign of the coefficients of the Taylor series about the origin of the Riemann map, f(z), from the unit disk onto RDs determined by f(0)=0 and f '(0)>0. We focus on the form of the Riemann map for specific RD polygons. These include rhombi, rectangles and non-equilateral octagons which have 2-fold symmetries. We also investigate equilateral polygons with more than 2-fold symmetries such as squares (rotated diamond), regular polygons, and equilateral octagons.
Citation
Myers, J. L. (2013). The Effect of Symmetry on the Riemann Map. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/718
