Abstract
In this article, through the application of the q-Sălăgean operator associated with functions characterized by bounded boundary rotation, we propose a few new subclasses of bi-univalent functions that utilize the q-Sălăgean operator with bounded boundary rotation in the open unit disk . For these classes, we establish the initial bounds for the coefficients and . Additionally, we have derived the well-known Fekete–Szegö inequality for this newly defined subclasses.
Keywords:
analytic; bi-univalent functions; convolution; q-Sălăgean operator; fractional derivatives; bounded boundary rotation; coefficient estimates MSC:
30C45; 33C50; 30C80
1. Introduction and Definitions
Let represent the collection of functions h that are analytic within the open unit disk , expressed in the form
Additionally, let represent the subclass of that includes functions of the form (1), which are univalent in the domain . A significant and well-studied subclass of is the class of starlike functions of order (where , characterized by the condition
for all in . Similarly, the class of convex functions of order is defined by the condition
for all in . Particularly, for , the aforementioned classes correspond to the established classes and , which represent the class of starlike functions and the class of convex functions, respectively. For the basic concepts about analytic univalent functions, interested readers may refer to [1]. Note that every function has an inverse , as defined by the Koebe One-Quarter Theorem (see [1]), which states that
and
holds true. Here, is defined as
A function h is classified as bi-univalent in the domain if both h and its inverse are univalent within . Let represent the class of bi-univalent functions in as defined by (2). The inequality is derived from Lewin [2]. Brannan and Taha [3] calculated the values of and for functions within the classes and drawing inspiration from Lewin [2], who investigated a class of bi-starlike and bi-convex functions. Additionally, Brannan and Clunie [4] conjectured that , which seems partially true for few subclasses of (see [5]). Note that function is bi-convex. However, the Koebe function is not bi-univalent. Research on bi-univalent functions after 2010 was primarily popularized by the work of Srivastava et al. [6], who investigated several motivating subclasses of and established the first two initial non-sharp estimates on Taylor–Maclaurin coefficients. Finding sharp estimates for the bi-univalent class and establishing general coefficient for for remains an open problem.
Let denote the family of analytic functions characterized by the form (1), with the constraint , and satisfying the condition
where g is a convex function.
Kaplan [7] and Reade [8] conducted an examination of these classes. Consequently, is defined as , while represents the families of convex univalent functions and close-to-convex functions, respectively. Additionally, is considered a proper subclass of when . The class of close-to-convex functions of order , where , as established in Reade’s work [8], is described as follows:
Let . A function , characterized by the form (1) is classified as belonging to the family of quasi-convex functions of order if there exists a function such that
The collection of all quasi-convex functions of order is denoted by . It is important to note that every quasi-convex function is also close-to-convex. A function is equivalent to . For further information regarding quasi-convex functions, one may refer to the work of [9].
A function h is referred to as having bounded boundary rotation if the range of h exhibits bounded boundary rotation. It is important to remember that bounded boundary rotation is characterized by the total variation of the tangent’s angle to the boundary curve over a complete circuit. Let h map the domain onto the domain . If is a Schlicht domain with a continuously differentiable boundary curve, and represents the angle of the tangent vector at the point relative to the positive real axis, then the boundary rotation of is given by . For details on bounded boundary rotation, one may refer to the work of Pinchuk [10]. In cases where lacks a sufficiently smooth boundary curve, the boundary rotation is determined through a limiting process. In 1975, Padmanabhan and Parvatham [11] introduced the class . A function q is classified within if it is normalized, such that and , and if it meets the following condition:
where . The function q belongs to the class if and only if there exists a non-decreasing function defined on the interval such that
which satisfies the equation
If we select , the class is simplified to the class , as originally defined by Pinchuk [10] and subsequently examined by Robertson [12]. By selecting and , the class is simplified to the class , recognized as the class of Carathéodory functions.
The concept of q-calculus was first established by Jackson [13], who systematically developed the ideas of the q-integral and q-derivative. Further studies on quantum groups have revealed a geometric perspective on q-analysis, suggesting a relationship between integrable systems and q-analysis. A comprehensive review of the applications of q-calculus in operator theory is available in [14].
For values of , the Jackson q-derivative of a function h that is part of the class is defined in the following way:
and . Now, from (3), we have
where
is sometimes called the basic number m. If , . For a function , we obtain and . The Sălăgean q-differential operator [15] for functions h belonging to the class is detailed below:
We point out that if ,
is a well-known Sălăgean derivative [16]. In this study, we utilize the Sălăgean q-differential operator to define for functions h of the form (2). Thus, we have
The following lemmas are essential for establishing our main theorems:
Lemma 1
([17]). If a function is expressed as
then for every , it holds that
This result is accurate.
Lemma 2
([1]). If a function is expressed as
then for every , it holds that
This result is accurate.
Lemma 3
([18]). If a function is expressed as
then for every , it holds that
In this article, through the application of the q-Sălăgean operator associated with functions characterized by bounded boundary rotation, we propose a few new subclasses of bi-univalent functions that utilize the q-Sălăgean operator with bounded boundary rotation in the open unit disk . For these classes, we establish the initial bounds for the coefficients and . Additionally, we have derived the well-known Fekete–Szegö inequality for these newly defined subclass functions.
2. Main Results
Definition 1.
Assume that , and . Let a function be defined by (1). We denote h as belonging to the class if there exist two convex functions, and , that satisfy the conditions:
and
Remark 1.
1. By opting for , the class leads to the family . This family consists of the functions that fulfill the requirements
and
2. By opting for and , the class leads to the family , which was established by Breaz [19] in 2023. This family consists of the functions that fulfill the requirements
and
3. By opting for , and , the class leads to the family , which was established by Sivasubramanian [5] in 2015. This family consists of the functions that fulfill the requirements
and
Theorem 1.
Assume that , and . If a function , then
and for every , we have
Proof.
Consider . Based on Definition 1, we can define two analytic functions, and , such that . These functions belong to the set and fulfill the following conditions:
and
where
and
Equations (8) and (9) may be reformulated as follows:
and
Consequently, through the comparison of Equations (10)–(13), we obtain
and
Therefore, by summing Equations (14) and (16), we obtain . Additionally, by adding Equations (15) and (17) and utilizing the relationship , we arrive at the following result:
Through the application of Lemmas 1 and 2 in Equation (18), we obtain the following outcome:
According to Equation (19), the bound of is specified in Equation (5). Similarly, through the application of Lemmas 1 and 2 in Equation (15), we obtain the following outcome:
According to Equation (20), the bound of is specified in Equation (6). Based on Equations (15) and (18), it follows that for any real number , we obtain the result
Through the application of Lemmas 1 and 2 in Equation (21), we obtain the following outcome:
Employing Lemma 3 within the context of Equation (22) leads us to the bound of specified in Equation (7). This signifies the end of the proof for Theorem 1. □
By opting for in Theorem 1, we can derive the subsequent corollary that is applicable to functions within the class .
Corollary 1.
Assume that , and . If a function , then
and for every , we have
By opting for and in Theorem 1, we can derive the subsequent corollary that is applicable to functions within the class .
Corollary 2.
Assume that and . If a function , then
and for every , we have
The choice of the function in Definition 1 leads to a significant reduction of the class to the class . Functions h within the class are those that are part of and meet the following specified requirements:
and
Remark 2.
1. By opting for , the class leads to the family . This family consists of the functions that fulfill the requirements
and
2. By opting for and , the class leads to the family , which was established by Li [20] in 2020. This family consists of the functions that fulfill the requirements
and
3. By opting for , and , the class leads to the family , which was established by Srivastava [6] in 2010. This family consists of the functions that fulfill the requirements
and
Theorem 2.
Assume that , and . If a function , then
and for every , we have
Proof.
The proof of Theorem 2 is straightforward and hence chosen to omit the specific details. □
By opting for in Theorem 2, we can derive the subsequent corollary that is applicable to functions within the class .
Corollary 3.
Assume that , and . If a function , then
and for every , we have
By opting for and in Theorem 1, we can derive the subsequent corollary that is applicable to functions within the class .
Corollary 4.
Assume that and . If a function , then
and for every , we have
Remark 3.
1. Corollary 2 provides a verification for the results established by Breaz [19].
2. When we assign in Corollary 2, it provides a verification for the results established by Sivasubramanian [5].
3. Corollary 4 affirms the bounds on and improves the bound on that was obtained by Li [20], and Corollary 4 provides a verification for the results established by Sharma [21].
4. When we assign in Corollary 4, it affirms the bound and improves the bound that was obtained by Srivastava [6].
Definition 2.
Assume that , and . Let a function be defined by (1). We denote h as belonging to the class if there exist two convex functions, and , which satisfy the following conditions:
and
Remark 4.
1. By opting for , the class leads to the family . This family consists of the functions that fulfill the requirements
and
2. By opting for and , the class leads to the family , which was established by Sharma [22] in 2024. This family consists of the functions that fulfill the requirements
and
3. By opting for , and , the class leads to the family , which was established by Sharma [22] in 2024. This family consists of the functions that fulfill the requirements
and
Theorem 3.
Assume that , and . If a function , then
and for every , we have
Proof.
Consider . Based on Definition 2, we can define two analytic functions, and , such that . These functions belong to the set and fulfill the following conditions:
and
where and are given in the forms of (10) and (11). Equations (29) and (30) may be reformulated as follows:
and
Consequently, through a comparison of Equations (10), (11), (31), and (32), we obtain
and
Therefore, by summing Equations (33) and (35), we obtain . Additionally, by adding Equations (34) and (36) and utilizing the relationship , we arrive at the following result:
Through the application of Lemmas 1 and 2 in Equation (37), we obtain the following outcome:
According to Equation (38), the bound of is specified in Equation (26). Similarly, through the application of Lemmas 1 and 2 in Equation (34), we obtain the following outcome:
According to Equation (39), the bound of is specified in Equation (27). Based on Equations (34) and (37), it follows that for any real number , we obtain the following result:
Through the application of Lemmas 1 and 2 in Equation (40), we obtain the following outcome:
Employing Lemma 3 within the context of Equation (41) leads us to the bound of , which is specified in Equation (7). This signifies the end of the proof for Theorem 3. □
By opting for in Theorem 3, we can derive the subsequent corollary that is applicable to functions within the class .
Corollary 5.
Assume that , and . If a function , then
and for every , we have
By opting for and in Theorem 3, we can derive the subsequent corollary that is applicable to functions within the class .
Corollary 6.
Assume that and . If a function , then
and for every , we have
The choice of the function in Definition 2 leads to a significant reduction of the class to the class . Functions h within the class are those that are part of and meet the following specified requirements:
and
Remark 5.
1. By opting for , the class leads to the family . This family consists of the functions that fulfill the requirements
and
2. By opting for and , the class leads to the family , which was established by Sharma [22] in 2024. This family consists of the functions that fulfill the requirements
and
3. By opting for , and , the class leads to the family , which was established by Srivastava [23] in 2015. This family consists of the functions that fulfill the requirements
and
The proof of Theorem 4 is straightforward; hence, we chose to omit specific details.
Theorem 4.
Assume that , and . If a function , then
and for every , we have
By opting for in Theorem 4, we can derive the subsequent corollary that is applicable to functions within the class .
Corollary 7.
Assume that , and . A function , then
and for every , we have
By opting for and in Theorem 4, we can derive the subsequent corollary that is applicable to functions within the class .
Corollary 8.
Assume that and . If a function , then
and for every , we have
Remark 6.
1. Corollary 6 provides a verification for the results established by Sharma [22].
2. When we assign in Corollary 6, it provides a verification for the results established by Sharma [22].
3. Corollary 8 provides a verification for the results established by Sharma [21].
4. When we assign in Corollary 8, it affirms the bounds on and improves the bounds on that were obtained by Srivastava [23].
3. Concluding Remarks and Observations
In this work, we initially identified the two leading Taylor–Maclaurin coefficients for new subclasses of bi-univalent functions with bounded boundary rotation in the open unit disk , involving the q-Sălăgean operator. Additionally, we established the notable Fekete–Szegö inequality for these subclasses. We also provided relevant remarks on the main findings, including enhancements to previously established bounds.
Furthermore, the study considered in this article can be extended by taking the q-analogue of a Bessel function, q-analogue of a Mittag–Leffler-type function, a q-exponential function and a q-Ruscheweyh derivative with bounded boundary rotation and bounded radius rotation. However, these interesting details and observations are not addressed. Moreover, the same type of results can be obtained for other interesting special functions found in the literature.
Author Contributions
Validation, P.S., S.S., A.C. and S.M.E.-D.; Formal analysis, P.S., S.S., A.C. and S.M.E.-D.; Investigation, S.S., A.C. and S.M.E.-D.; Writing—original draft, P.S., S.S., A.C. and S.M.E.-D. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of this manuscript.
Funding
This research was funded by the University of Oradea.
Data Availability Statement
No data were used in this study.
Acknowledgments
The authors would like to thank all the anonymous referees for their helpful corrections and opinions that improved the original version of this manuscript.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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