For each positive real number R write BR={z∈C:∣z∣⩽R}. If F is holomorphic on some open set containing BR, we define
J(F,R)=2π1∫02πlog∣∣∣F(Reiθ)∣∣∣dθ
If F1,F2 are both holomorphic on some open set containing BR, show that J(F1F2,R)= J(F1,R)+J(F2,R).
Suppose that F(0)=1 and that F does not vanish on some open set containing BR. By showing that there is a holomorphic branch of logarithm of F and then considering z−1logF(z), prove that J(F,R)=0.
Suppose that ∣w∣<R. Prove that the function ψW,R(z)=R(z−w)/(R2−wˉz) has modulus 1 on ∣z∣=R and hence that it satisfies J(ψW,R,R)=0.
Suppose now that F:C→C is holomorphic and not identically zero, and let R be such that no zeros of F satisfy ∣z∣=R. Briefly explain why there are only finitely many zeros of F in BR and, assuming these are listed with the correct multiplicity, derive a formula for J(F,R) in terms of the zeros, R, and F(0).
Suppose that F has a zero at every lattice point (point with integer coordinates) except for (0,0). Show that there is a constant c>0 such that ∣F(zi)∣>ec∣zi∣2 for a sequence z1,z2,… of complex numbers tending to infinity.