Number of Roots Using Rouche Theorem

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In summary, the Rouche Theorem is a mathematical theorem used to determine the number of roots of a polynomial equation within a given region of the complex plane. It works by comparing the number of roots of two polynomials inside a closed contour. This theorem is significant because it provides a powerful tool for analyzing polynomial roots without solving them explicitly. However, it is limited to polynomials with complex coefficients and requires the polynomials being compared to have the same number of roots inside the given region. The Rouche Theorem is used in various practical applications, such as engineering, physics, and computer science, to approximate roots and analyze system stability.
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Problem: find number of roots of [itex]z^n + a_{n-1}z^{n-1} + ... + a_0, |z| < 1[/itex]

What is wrong with this argument:
Let f(z) = z^n + a_{n-1}z^{n-1} + \cdots + a_0, and g(z) = - a_{n-1}z^{n-1} - ... - a_0. Then, |f| > |g| and f+g = z^n. by Rouche thm, number of roots of f is equal to number of roots of f + g, which is n.
 
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How do you get |f| > |g| ? Try the argument for f(z)=z^2 +2.
 

Related to Number of Roots Using Rouche Theorem

1. What is the Rouche Theorem?

The Rouche Theorem is a mathematical theorem that provides a criterion for determining the number of roots of a polynomial equation within a given region of the complex plane.

2. How does the Rouche Theorem work?

The theorem states that if two complex polynomials have the same number of roots inside a closed contour, then the two polynomials have the same number of roots inside the region bounded by the contour. This allows for the number of roots of a polynomial to be determined by comparing it to a simpler polynomial with known roots.

3. What is the significance of the Rouche Theorem?

The Rouche Theorem is significant because it provides a powerful tool for analyzing the roots of polynomial equations without having to solve them explicitly. It also allows for the determination of the number of roots within a given region, rather than just the total number of roots.

4. What are the limitations of the Rouche Theorem?

The Rouche Theorem is limited to polynomials with complex coefficients and cannot be applied to other types of equations. It also requires that the polynomials being compared have the same number of roots inside the given region, which may not always be the case.

5. How is the Rouche Theorem used in practical applications?

The Rouche Theorem is used in many areas of mathematics and science, including engineering, physics, and computer science. It can be used to approximate the roots of polynomial equations and to analyze the stability of systems described by polynomial equations.

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