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Morera's Theorem

If $f(z)$ is continuous in a simply connected region $D$ and satisfies

\begin{displaymath}
\int_\gamma f\,dz = 0
\end{displaymath}

for all closed Contours $\gamma$ in $D$, then $f(z)$ is Analytic in $D$.

See also Cauchy Integral Theorem


References

Arfken, G. Mathematical Methods for Physicists, 3rd ed. Orlando, FL: Academic Press, pp. 373-374, 1985.




© 1996-9 Eric W. Weisstein
1999-05-26