Keywords
Hankel determinant, Bazileviˇc function, subordination, Yamaguchi function, Ma-Minda function, Fekete-Szegö estimate
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This paper presents a systematic investigation of a newly defined comprehensive subclass of analytic and univalent functions in the open unit disk. The introduced function class constitutes a broad generalization that incorporates several significant families, particularly Yamaguchi functions and starlike functions, which themselves exhibit fundamental properties within the established Bazilevič function hierarchy. The formal construction of this class employs the Ma-Minda framework through the application of subordination principles, set-theoretic operations, and analytical formulations involving infinite series and product combinations of specific geometric expressions.
The principal contributions of this work include the derivation of sharp coefficient bounds, complete solutions for the Fekete-Szegö problem with parameters, and precise estimates for Hankel determinants containing a real parameter. The proposed class demonstrates remarkable generality, as it systematically reduces to numerous well-established function classes when its parameters are specialized to particular values within their defined domains, thereby providing a unified approach to studying these classical families.
Hankel determinant, Bazileviˇc function, subordination, Yamaguchi function, Ma-Minda function, Fekete-Szegö estimate
Geometric Function Theory (GFT), a captivating branch of complex analysis, is dedicated to studying the geometric properties of analytic functions. Its importance is also observed across numerous mathematical and physical disciplines, such as ( ) calculus, special functions, orthogonal polynomials, and the theory of conformal mappings.
Let be the family of analytic functions on the open unit disk , and let be its subclass of normalized univalent functions of the form:
A cornerstone of GFT is the coefficient problem, which seeks to determine the possible values of the coefficients and the bounds of functionals constructed from them. This problem was famously initiated by Bieberbach’s 1916 conjecture that | | for all . The eventual proof of this conjecture by de Branges in 19851 underscored the profound depth of this area of research. The pursuit of sharp bounds for other coefficient functionals, such as the Fekete-Szegö functional and Hankel determinants, remains an active and central theme in GFT.
Prominent subclasses of , including starlike, convex, close-to-convex, and Yamaguchi functions, are defined based on the geometric characteristics of their image domains. The class of Bazilević functions, introduced in,2 represents one of the largest known subclasses of .
A powerful tool in defining these classes is the principle of subordination (denoted ). For two functions ( ), we say is subordinate to if there exists an analytic function:
The Carathéodory class, consisting of functions with a positive real part in , plays a pivotal role in solving many problems in GFT. The Möbius function serves as the extremal function for this class.
In a significant unification effort, Ma and Minda3 introduced a general class using a function that is analytic, univalent, has a positive real part, and is characterized by a Taylor series with > 0. This framework elegantly encapsulates many previously studied classes.
In this paper, we build upon these foundations to define a new and comprehensive subclass , of analytic-univalent functions using a combination of concepts from Bazilević, Yamaguchi, and starlike functions, subordinated to a Ma-Minda function. We then proceed to derive sharp coefficient bounds, Fekete-Szegö inequalities, and Hankel determinant estimates for functions belonging to this class, demonstrating that it generalizes several important families of functions previously studied in the literature.
A function is called a Carathéodory function if it is analytic in the open unit disk , has a positive real part, and is normalized such that . The class of all functions is symbolized by . Formally, a function belongs to if it can be expressed as:
Over the decades, this class has proven to be fundamental in solving numerous problems in GFT. A canonical and extremal function within the class is the Möbius function:
A significant unification of several subclasses of starlike and convex functions was achieved by Ma and Minda3 in 1994. They introduced a function , which is analytic and univalent with a series expansion of the form:
This function b(z) has the following key properties: ( , , maps the unit disk onto a domain that is starlike with respect to and symmetric about the real axis. By composing this function with , we obtain:
If a function maps the unit disk onto a starlike domain, then is classified as a starlike function. This geometric property is characterized by the analytic condition:
The extremal function for the class is the Koebe function:
The class was first presented via Alexander,4 though its corresponding geometric property was actually characterized earlier via Nevanlinna in 1921.5 Research into starlike functions has since expanded significantly, leading to diverse formulations and applications, as explored by authors such as Lasode and Opoola.6 Later, in 1956, Yamaguchi7 defined a specific subclass of characterized by the following condition:
Various properties of functions in the Yamaguchi class -such as univalence, radii problems, partial sums, and growth, distortion, and inclusion theorems-have been demonstrated in the literature on GFT.7–9 Another significant subclass is , introduced by Bazilevič.2 Recognized as one of the largest subclasses of , its functions are specified by the integral representation:
For: and , these classes are characterized by the following conditions, respectively:
Furthermore, the following inclusion relationships hold:
Special cases for are particularly noteworthy:
, characterized by , represents the class of close-to-convex functions.
, characterized by , represents the class of bounded turning functions.
A novel category of analytic univalent functions is introduced in this work. This class is developed by extending the foundational principles of Bazilevič functions and other established families, incorporating the theory of subordination.
The class consists of all functions satisfying
with and where is the Ma-Minda function defined in (7).
This newly defined class provides a generalization of several established families. Its generality is demonstrated by the following examples:
This is the defining property for the class of Yamaguchi functions, referenced in (10).
3. Starlike Functions: Taking with from (4) leads to .
This subordination characterizes the family of starlike functions given in (9).
This study focuses on deriving sharp estimates for various problems within these classes. We establish upper bounds for the initial coefficients, the Fekete-Szegö functional, and specific Hankel determinants that incorporate .
Let be a member of . By the definition of subordination, there exists a Schwarz function such
Utilizing Lemma 1, we obtain the result given in (13). Additionally, from (20) it follows that
The result in (14) follows from an application of Lemma 2 (for the case ) and Lemma 1. Proceeding from (21), we obtain:
Applying Lemma 3 with parameters , followed by Lemma 2 with , and finally Lemma 1, yields the result stated in (15). Concluding this argument, Equation (22) provides:
A central problem in the study of coefficient estimates for functions in the class is the analysis of the Fekete-Szegö functional, defined as:
In Geometric Function Theory (GFT), this functional, named for mathematicians Michael Fekete and Gábor Szegö, is a pivotal tool. Its historical significance stems from its role in refuting the Littlewood-Paley conjecture. Consequently, it has been the subject of extensive research for numerous subclasses of , as documented in references like.14–22
Substituting Equations (19) and (20) into the functional defined in (23) yields
An application of Lemma 2 to the expression in (25) leads to
Thus, the form of in (24) is verified. Substituting Equations (26) through (32) into (25) completes the proof of the Theorem.
The Hankel matrix, characterized by constant entries along each ascending skew-diagonal, was first introduced by the German mathematician Hermann Hankel (1839–1873) in the mid-nineteenth century. Hankel’s initial research applied this matrix to the analysis of number sequences and their determinants. Since then, its utility has expanded significantly, with applications now encompassing factorial fractions,23 orthogonal polynomials,24 power series with integer coefficients,25 and the asymptotic properties of the determinants themselves.26 Within Geometric Function Theory (GFT), Pommerenke27 defined the Hankel determinant as follows:
Here, , and the entries represent the coefficients of functions . Pommerenke originally applied these Hankel determinants to analyze the singularities of complex functions.
Building upon Pommerenke’s foundation,27 in a generalization of the Hankel determinant, Babalola28 introduced a Fekete-Szegö parameter into the structure of , which led to the definition of the following determinants:
The following observations are noted:
1. When is substituted into (34), the modified determinant reduces to the original form, i.e., as defined in (33).
2. The absolute value of the second-order determinant is equivalent to the Fekete-Szegö functional given in (23).
A comprehensive discussion of these properties can be found in the references.3,20,22,28 This study aims to determine the sharp upper bounds for the Hankel determinants in (36) and (38), treating the parameter as a positive real value.
Substituting the expressions from (19), (20), and (21) into Equation (36) yields
The desired result of the theorem is then obtained through the systematic application of Lemma 1, Lemma 3 (with parameters ), and Lemma 2 (with ).
By substituting Equations (19), (20), and (21) into (39), we find that
The result of the theorem is then obtained by applying Lemma 3 (with ), Lemma 2 (with ), and Lemma 1.
The result is established by applying the findings of Theorems 1, 2, 3, and 4 to Equation (38), followed by the necessary algebraic simplifications.
This study investigated the properties of a new class of functions that generalizes Yamaguchi and starlike functions, both of which hold significant importance within the well-known class of Bazilevič functions. The new class, , building upon the Ma-Minda function, a new class of functions is formulated based on fundamental tenets of Geometric Function Theory (GFT). Key results derived for this class include tight upper estimates on the initial coefficients, the Fekete-Szegö functional for parameters, and the second and third-order Hankel determinants involving a parameter .
A notable feature of the newly defined set is its generality; it reduces to several well-known and previously studied function classes when specific parameters are chosen within their declared intervals.
The author would like to thank all the article’s referees for their valuable and insightful comments.
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