Analyzing the Setup
We are given a complex number z such that ∣z∣<1 and a Möbius transformation defined by:
Our goal is to determine the region in the ω-plane that corresponds to the interior of the unit disk in the z-plane.
The Art of Inverse Mapping
The most common mistake is attempting to substitute z directly. Instead, we use the power of inverse mapping to view the transformation from the perspective of ω.
Starting with the transformation, we cross-multiply:
Expanding this, we obtain:
Next, we group the terms involving z on one side:
Factoring out z, we find:
Finally, we isolate z to express it as a function of ω:
The Geometric Leap
We apply the given condition ∣z∣<1 to our inverse expression:
Using the property that the modulus of a quotient is the quotient of the moduli, we have:
Since the modulus is always positive, we multiply the denominator across:
Dividing both sides by 5 yields the simplified inequality:
The Final Revelation
This inequality represents the set of points ω that are closer to 1 than to −53 in the complex plane. The boundary of this region is the perpendicular bisector of the segment connecting 1 and −53.
The midpoint of this segment is:
The boundary is therefore the vertical line Re(ω)=51. Since ω is closer to 1, it must lie to the right of this line.
Conclusion: The region is defined by Re(ω)>51, which can also be written as 5Re(ω)>1.