Abstract
In this paper, by utilizing error functions subordinate to Horadam polynomials, we introduce the inclusive subclasses and of bi-univalent functions in the symmetric unit disk U. For functions in these subclasses, we derive estimations for the Maclaurin coefficients and as well as the Fekete–Szegö functional. Additionally, some related results are also obtained.
1. Introduction and Preliminaries
Error functions in complex analysis expand the concepts of measuring discrepancies and quantifying deviations into the realm of complex numbers. These functions are essential for understanding the behavior of analytic and non-analytic functions, modeling complex variable physical processes, statistics, probability science, and solving differential equations (see [1,2]).
One of the most well-known examples is the complex error function, which generalizes the Gaussian error function to complex inputs and is also known as the Faddeeva function. This function plays a crucial role in statistical physics, quantum mechanics, and wave propagation, as it provides insights into oscillatory and exponential behaviors in the complex plane.
Error functions are particularly useful for evaluating singularities, estimating growth and decay rates in systems influenced by complex dynamics, and modeling intricate scenarios.
Alzer [3] and Coman [4] explored various traits and inequalities of error functions, while Elbert et al. [5] investigated the properties of complementary error functions.
The error function, denoted by , is defined by (see [6], p. 297)
Since is an odd function, it is symmetric with regard to the origin.
Further, the imaginary error function, denoted by , is defined by
The generalized error function of (1) is given by (see [6], p. 297)
Also, the imaginary error function given by (2) can be generalized as follows:
Let denote the class of analytic and univalent functions D in the symmetric unit disk normalized by . So, every function has the form (see [7])
Thus, every function has an inverse , defined by
and
where
Now, or (the subordination of analytic functions and ) if, for all , there exists a function with and , such that
Further, if is univalent in then (see [8])
A function given by (5), belongs to the subclass (where is the class of bi-univalent functions in U) if both and are univalent in U. For more details about the subclass , see [9,10,11,12].
The property that a function remains invariant when its variables are replaced with an equal or balanced number is known as symmetry, particularly in complex analysis and geometric function theory [7]. A complex function is symmetric if and only if , . Otherwise, the values of the function at z and are identical.
Clearly, the functions and do not belong to the class . Therefore, it is natural to consider the following normalizations for these function, as proposed by Frasin in [13]
and
For functions and we define the convolution of D and R by
Using the convolution, we define the following function:
Note that, the normalization for Ramachandran et al. [14] is obtained for in (7). The normalization for Mohammed et al. [15] is obtained for in (8).
Several well-known families of orthogonal polynomials include the Legendre, Jacobi, Laguerre, Hermite, and Chebyshev families [16,17,18]. Each family has its own weight function and interval, as well as unique properties and applications.
Orthogonal polynomials are widely used in mathematical modeling to solve ordinary differential equations that meet specific model requirements. In addition to their significance in contemporary mathematics, orthogonal polynomials have numerous applications in physics and engineering. They are particularly important in problems related to approximation theory. Furthermore, approximation theory, probability theory, interpolation, differential equations, quantum physics, and mathematical statistics all make extensive use of these polynomials (see [19,20,21,22,23]).
The Horadam polynomials are a class of polynomials that generalize other families such as the Fibonacci, Chebyshev, Pell, Pell-Lucas, and Lucas polynomials based on recurrence relations. These polynomials are named after Australian mathematician Murray S. Klamkin Horadam, who introduced them in 1978.
Horadam polynomials exhibit many fascinating properties and have connections to various areas of mathematics, including number theory, algebraic geometry, and combinatorics.
In 1965, Horadam [24,25] defined the following linear recurrence relation:
For , Horadam polynomial is defined by the following recurrence relation:
with
The generating function of the Horadam polynomial is obtained as
Remark 1.
For specific values of a, ς, r and we obtain various polynomials from the Horadam polynomials (see [24,25]). Below are some examples:
- 1.
- If , we obtain the Fibonacci polynomials ;
- 2.
- If and , we obtain the Lucas polynomials ;
- 3.
- If , and , we obtain the first kind of Chebyshev polynomials ;
- 4.
- If , and , we obtain the second kind of Chebyshev polynomials ;
- 5.
- If and , we obtain the Pell polynomials ;
- 6.
- If and we obtain the first kind of Pell–Lucas polynomials .
Many researchers have studied bi-univalent functions related to orthogonal polynomials (see [26,27,28,29]).
Using error functions and subordinates into Horadam polynomials, we introduce the inclusive subclasses , and For these subclasses, we estimate the upper bounds of the coefficients and .
2. Coefficient Bounds for the Subclasses , and
The definitions of the new comprehensive subclasses , and using error functions and Horadam polynomials are given first in this section.
Definition 1.
Definition 2.
Definition 3.
Lemma 1
([30]). Let , and . If and then
In the following theorem, we estimate the initial coefficients and as well as the Fekete–Szegö functional for the subclass .
Theorem 1.
Proof.
Let From the subordinations (12) and (13), there exist two analytic functions and such that and satisfying the following conditions:
and
where and are analytic of the form
and
such that and for .
Itis common knowledge that if
and
then
We need the following lemma to prove the next Theorems.
Lemma 2
([31]). If , then there exist some with such that
In the next theorem, we estimate the Fekete–Szegö functional and the initial coefficients and for the subclass .
Theorem 2.
Proof.
Thus, we have
and
Utilizing (10) and (22) after using the triangle inequality for Equations (39) and (45), we obtain, respectively,
Using the triangle inequality, taking , and assuming that , we obtain
Assume that and then the inequality (50) can be rewritten as
Therefore,
where
Since
it is clear that iff Hence, the function L is decreasing on ; therefore,
In the next theorem, we estimate the initial coefficients and as well as the Fekete–Szegö functional for the subclass .
Theorem 3.
Proof.
Thus, we have
and
Using the last four equations and by the same technique for proving Theorem 2, we obtain the conclusions of Theorem 3. □
Remark 2.
For the subclasses and , we can derive numerous corollaries for specific values of ,σ in Theorem 1, and in Theorems 2 and 3. In particular, in view of Remark 1, we can derive several results related to Fibonacci polynomials, Lucas polynomials, Chebyshev polynomials of the first kind, Chebyshev polynomials of the second kind, Pell polynomials, and Pell–Lucas polynomials.
3. Conclusions
The error function, defined by (1), plays a significant role in mathematics and its related disciplines. It is particularly notable for its wide range of applications, including statistics, probability theory, partial differential equations, special functions, and physics. It is worth mentioning that the error function is also commonly referred to as the probability integral in the literature.
In this work, we introduced the inclusive subclasses and which are subclasses of bi-univalent functions defined using the error function and subordinated to Horadam polynomials. For functions belonging to these subclasses, we have derived estimations for the Maclaurin coefficients and as well as the Fekete–Szegö functional.
The findings of this investigation open avenues for further exploration, particularly due to the unique characterizations and proofs presented. These results not only enrich the theory of analytic and bi-univalent function subclasses but also pave the way for future research involving other special functions within these subclasses. The interplay between the error function, Horadam polynomials, and the introduced subclasses could inspire new directions in the study of complex functions and their applications.
Author Contributions
Conceptualization, T.A.-H.; methodology, B.F.; validation and formal analysis, D.B.; investigation and resources, L.-I.C.; data curation, T.A.-H.; writing—review and editing, D.B.; visualization and supervision, L.-I.C. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Funding
This research received no external funding.
Data Availability Statement
Data are contained within the article.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
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